get the short end of the stick
成語所屬單字short
get the short end of the stick — 慣用語
1. to end up with the worst part of a deal, task, or situation.
1.慣用語
釋義
吃虧；分到最差的部分
to end up with the worst part of a deal, task, or situation.
例句
When we divided the chores, my brother got the short end of the stick — cleaning the bathroom.
Younger workers often get the short end of the stick during company layoffs.