Re: get the short end of the stick
Hi Vero
It means to suffer the bad effects of a situation. To receive less than due. It isoften used when speaking about being cheated by someone.
I found these examples:
The people who get the short end of the stick are those whose income is just too high to qualify for help from the government.
Jack really got the short end of the stick in the divorce proceedings. She thinks she got the short end of the stick.
I hope it helps in your context
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