English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "now we have a charge that will stick" Mean?
Learn what "now we have a charge that will stick" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Advanced
Neutral
Firm
Accuse
Now we have a charge that will stick.
It means they now have an accusation or legal charge that is likely to hold up.
From The Escaping Mistress, Episode 55
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says they finally have a legally strong accusation.
Usage Scenario
Use this in legal or investigative contexts when talking about a strong case. It is not a general everyday phrase.
Better ways to say it
1
Now we have a charge that will stick.
2
We have a solid case.
3
Now we have something that will hold up.
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