stick the landing v. phr.— «Elliott Sadler…Makes the list after sticking the landing at the Talladega finish line.» —“Nextel Cup Power Rankings” by Craig Wack Commercial Appeal (Memphis, Tenn.) Oct. 8...
stick the landing v. phr.— «Gold. Red Sox. They waited 86 years to slam out a cover that said “championship” somewhere, and they stuck the landing for a perfect score.» —“You can tell books by these cover” by...
stick the landing v. phr.— «Ted Koppel put it this way: Today’s made-for-TV conventions are to the political process what synchronized swimming is to water polo: “choreographed within an inch of its life.” And to borrow...
stick the landing v. phr.— «The planning board rejected the proposed Whites Hill Estates development last night.…Association member Neil Cronin offered an Olympic analogy: “I feel like we stuck the landing...
stick the landing v. phr.— «During the competition, Jay landed the only 720-degree spinning jump of the day. He also said he spun 900 degrees in a practice jump—but failed to “stick the landing.”» —“Ventura youth, 14...
stick the landing v. phr. to finish an athletic, gymnastic, or other sports performance with an ideal pose or stance, especially after a jump or leap; (hence, also outside of sports) to do or finish well; to win. Editorial Note: This term is part of...