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Hit a straight lick with a crooked stick 

Overcoming incredible difficulties and doing remarkable things.
Ex: When a kid grows up in a bad situation without any guidance, but somehow rises above it and has a successful life; that kid hit a straight lick with a crooked stick.

hit by a stupid stick 

Used to describe some one's "poor" behavior, unsafe behavior or a person's inability to practice proper social skills.
I could not believe how you handled that situation! You must have been "hit by a stupid stick" this morning.

hit the acorn with a stick 

When someone went to far saying an insult or something bad to a person
girl: “hope you end up in a grave soon; you dumb prick
boy: “wow you really hit the acorn with a stick”