short end of the stick

Noun

Meaning

short end of the stick (plural short ends of the stick)

(idiomatic) A situation, opportunity, or outcome which is less favorable than situations, opportunities, or outcomes experienced by or available to others.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

raw deal

Examples

Veterans continue to get the short end of the stick when it comes to this administration. Corrine Brown

If it's really so wonderful that both partners have to work to make a living to pay for their house, for health insurance, someone is obviously going to get the short end of the stick. Eric Braeden

Listen,' Clover said. 'Don't worry about not being able to come back, I've lived both places, and trust me, you won't be getting the short end of the stick if you end up in Foo. I mean, candy alone. Obert Skye

Close letter words and terms

short e short easily remembered phrase short end short ess short exact sequence short existence