Forget finesse; it’s hammer time. When you're fed up with a problem that just won't budge and decide the only logical solution is to metaphorically (or literally) beat it into submission. Usually involves aggressive levels of determination and a touch of creativity
McCarty and Roby stare at the broken irrigation system on the deck.
McCarty: This dang thing's glued shut, I swear.
Roby: (picks up a stick) Sometimes, you just gotta take a stick to it.
Roby smacks the pipe with the stick like he’s auditioning for a drum solo. Water bursts out and they exchange laughs.
Demonstrating to the opposition you will not be a pushover. In many cases, this term is associated with a positive cause, such as friendly competition in sports, or political statements or acts against oppressive policies.
Cheering on his son's soccer team, Bill shouted "Go TigersGo! Stick it to them"
Scott: "How'd last night go?"
Zach: "Things were going well for awhile? I took Nina upstairs and she told me she wanted me to stick it to her."
Scott: "Not bad. So did you beat it up or what?"
Zach: "No. She really freaked out when I brought out the Krazy glue."
Scott: "You fucking idiot. She didn't mean it literally."
Zach: "Oh, shit."