Meaning of the word "get the short end of the stick" in English
What does "get the short end of the stick" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
get the short end of the stick
US /ɡɛt ðə ʃɔrt ɛnd əv ðə stɪk/
UK /ɡɛt ðə ʃɔrt ɛnd əv ðə stɪk/
Idiom
1.
to suffer the bad effects of a situation, or to be treated unfairly
Example:
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He always seems to get the short end of the stick when it comes to promotions.
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After the merger, many employees felt they had gotten the short end of the stick.
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