Question

in_the_loop_274 to get (give someone) the unfair or less advantageous part of a deal or arrangement

Accepted Answer

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

Id	in_the_loop_274
Idiom	GET/GIVE (SOMEONE) THE SHORT END OF THE STICK
Definition	to get (give someone) the unfair or less advantageous part of a deal or arrangement
Examples	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. 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.

Short End Stick Unfair Martha Henry Loop Get/Give