Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
short-end-of-the-stick
idiom
/ʃɔrt ɛnd ʌv ðə stɪk/
Definition
A phrase indicating an unfair or disadvantageous situation.
Examples
- After the promotion was given to someone with less experience, I felt like I got the short end of the stick.
- In negotiations, if you don’t advocate for yourself, you might end up on the short end of the stick.
Meaning
To be in a position where one receives less than what is fair or deserved, often in a situation requiring a choice between options.
Synonyms
- being taken advantage of
- disadvantaged
- treated unfairly
