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GET/GIVE (SOMEONE) THE SHORT END OF THE STICK

to suffer the bad effects of a situation; to get (give someone) the unfair or less advantageous part of a deal or arrangement
 GET/GIVE (SOMEONE) THE SHORT END OF THE STICK
1. Martha agreed to babysit the children while Henry went shopping. Martha had much more work to do than Henry did. She got the short end of the stick.
2. Look out for your interests and speak up if you think you’re getting an unfair deal. Don’t let them give you the short end of the stick.


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