Definition
something that is used as a means to criticize, influence, or cause difficulty for someone or something, especially someone or something disliked or disapproved of.
攻訐、批評的把柄
He often uses my past mistakes as a stick to beat me with.
他經常拿我過去的錯誤來打擊我。
The media often uses politicians' slip-ups as a stick to beat them with.
媒體經常利用政治家的失誤來攻擊他們。
Competitors will use the company's weaknesses as a stick to beat them with.
競爭對手會利用公司的弱點來打擊他們。