Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stick-a-fork-in

idiom

/ˈstɪk ə fɔrk ɪn/

Definition

A colloquial expression meaning to indicate that something is finished or done.

Examples

After weeks of deliberation, the committee decided to stick-a-fork-in the project.
Once he passed his final exams, he felt like he could finally stick-a-fork-in his academic journey.
When the final whistle blew, the players knew it was time to stick-a-fork-in the game.

Meaning

This phrase suggests that an endeavor or process has reached its conclusion, similar to how one would determine if food is done by sticking a fork into it.