stick 'em up
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stick 'em up
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A command stereotypically given by robbers, particularly when pointing a gun: Put your hands in the air! Surrender!
Similar: reach for the sky, hands up!
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phrase put your hands in the air
| Português | mãos ao alto, mãos ao ar |
|---|---|
| Français | haut les mains |
| Italiano | mani in alto |
| Русский | ру́ки вверх rúki vverx |
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