short end of the stick
Meaning
Noun
- A situation, opportunity, or outcome which is less favorable than situations, opportunities, or outcomes experienced by or available to others.
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Origin
- Unknown to be a minced oath of shit end of the stick which appears to pre-date "short end of the stick" euphemistically. Possibly also derived from a previous literal meaning, though the precise literal meaning is unclear.
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