start up in something —start working in a trade or profession: When I started up in business I was running a market stall. start someone off on something • start someone out in something start someone off on something—1. cause a person to start on smth.: This started him off on a hobby of dismantling old radios for parts to construct his many projects. 2. cause smb. to begin speaking at length: Start him off on the subject of meteorites, and it is hard to stop him. start someone out in something—(also: start someone up in something ) cause smb. to begin working in a trade or profes- sion: His stepfather started him out in the business when deciding to open a shop in the backyard. State Enrolled Nurse • State Registered Nurse State Enrolled Nurse—(UK) a nurse who has completed a two-year course and enrolled on a State register: The lettering on badges of State Enrolled Assistant Nurses will not be altered when the title is changed to State Enrolled Nurse . State Registered Nurse—(UK) a nurse enrolled on a State register and having a qualification higher than a State Enrolled Nurse: On the mantelshelf were pictures of Rose in the full uniform of a State Registered Nurse . State House • State house State House—(U.S.) the building where the legislature of a State meets: In the State House there are lots of paintings showing important events in Massachusetts history. State house—(NZ) a house owned and let by the govern- ment: In the building of State houses of high quality a sug- gestion as to necessary standards has been made. station man • station master station man—(Austral.) an owner or employee of a sheep or cattle station: The tribe departs to capture Harry, but one responsible tribesman manages to alert the station men . station master —a person who has charge of a railway station: This is a neat little station with the station master ’s office on top of a small hillock next to the platform. stay good • stay well stay good —(of perishable products) remain suitable for con- sumption or use: A jar of olives is too much to eat all at once but once opened it doesn’t stay good for long. stay well —remain in good health: Once withdrawal is com- plete, many people, particularly those with long drinking his- tories, will need ongoing help to stay well . stay off something • stay out of something stay off something—(also: stay away from something) 1. keep at a distance from smth.; avoid approaching smth.: He just yells and waves his cane at them like an old man telling some kids to stay off his lawn. 2. be absent from classes, work, etc.: Some youngsters in their early teens have so many problems they stay off lessons for the long-term and are being taught at home. 3. avoid smth. harmful or dangerous: “I had vowed to stay off the alcohol but I think I might have a couple of drinks now,” smiled Coleman. stay out of something—1. remain outside smth.; not enter smth.: Stay out of the building until the Fire Department has issued an all clear signal. 2. = stay off something 3: Stay out of politics, and play both parties: What you don’t get from one you may get from the other. step by step • step for step step by step —gradually; little by little: You’ll be guided step- by-step through the process of taking your manuscript and turning it into a printed book. step for step—1. walking or riding evenly with another: Would you like a handsome dog that can match you step for step on long training runs? 2. keeping pace with smth.: You shouldn’t put investment dollars into anything but a mutual fund that tracks the market, step for step . stew in one’s own juice • stew oneself stew in one’s own juice—(also: fry in one’s own grease) suffer the consequences of one’s own actions; be left to one’s own devices: I left her to stew in her own juice for a week before I went to see her. stew oneself— fret oneself into a state of heated anxiety: The cashier was stewing himself over the sum of £10 which was missing. stick at something • stick to something • stick with something stick at something—1. continue to deal with smth. or work hard at smth. (in spite of difficulties): He will stick at his task, although he’s going to be dumped when his contract expires. 2. refuse to go further; object to smth.: He will stick at a request to perjure himself. 3. be unable to go further: John will always stick at higher mathematics — he will never under- stand the subject. stick to something—1. attach to smth.: This label will stick to the paper, it is already gummed. 2. limit oneself to smth.: You’ll be all right if you stick to the main roads, they’re kept clear of snow. 3. = stick at something 1: The question is whether he has the concentration and discipline required to stick to his task for four quarters. 4. adhere to smth.; be true to smth.: When he makes a commitment, he will stick to what he said. stick with something —1. = stick at something 1: Even though the project may come out different … if you stick with the task, you will succeed. 2. = stick to something 4: President Bush ought to stick with what he said last night. stick in with someone • stick with someone stick in with someone —(coll.) join another person as a com- panion (to share accommodation, etc.): My mother wants me to stick in with my uncle, who has no children of his own. stick with someone—(coll.) 1. (also: stick to someone) remain loyal to a person; stay close (in the face of danger, etc.): Stick with the gang on those beach parties. There’s safety in num- bers. 2. (Races) remain level with a competitor: Jim was able to stick with the leading runner for most of the race. 3. con- tinue to pay attention to what a person says: Stick with me for a few more minutes and you’ll see the point. stick it to someone • stick to someone stick it to someone—(sl.) treat smb. badly or unfairly (over- charge a person for services, etc.): I guess I looked as if I had a lot of money and they decided to really stick it to me. stick to someone—1. (also: stick with someone) remain loyal to a person; stay close (in the face of danger, etc.): Just stick to me and I’ll lead you out of here. 2. continue to use or employ a person: We finally decided to stick to our present supplier of ball bearings. stick man • stickup man stick man —1. a figure that is drawn to represent people: I barely have the ability to draw a stick-man , so any semi-decent painting is going to receive my admiration. 2. (U.S.) a casino employee; a croupier: Then the stickman rakes in the dice, picks them up, and tosses them back to the shooter. 3. (Under- world) an accomplice of a thief: A man who is called a “stick - man ,” an accomplice of hers, comes to the bar…. If they have by this time secured the booty, it is passed to the latter. 4. (Underworld) a police patrol officer: The stick man is due here in about three minutes. Hurry. 5. (U.S. Drug users) a smoker start someone off on something – 306 –