How to Pronounce "short end of the stick"
expression
SHORT end uhv THUH STIK
SHAWT end ov THUH STIK
Definition
If you get the 'short end of the stick', you receive less than others, are treated unfairly, or get the bad result in a situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɔɹt/ /ˈɛnd/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈstɪk
British English
ʃˈɔːt/ /ˈɛnd/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /stˈɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHORT end uhv THUH STIK
UK
SHAWT end ov THUH STIK
Listen in Context
He always gets the short end of the stick at work.
I got the short end of the stick in that deal.
Children often feel like they have the short end of the stick.
Whenever there's extra work, I end up with the short end of the stick.