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Short end of the stick
Noun
Definitions
1.
Noun
A situation, opportunity, or outcome which is less favorable than situations, opportunities, or outcomes experienced by or available to others.
Synonyms
wrong end of the stick
minus
tough break
downside
undermatch
undergetting
penalty
bad luck
disad
tough luck
lesser evil
disadvantage
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