“the short end of the stick”
"The short end of the stick" refers to receiving an unfair or disadvantageous deal compared to others, getting less than your fair share in a situation. It implies being treated worse or getting the worse part of a bargain. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "the short end of the stick" in the video clips below.
Hear how "the short end of the stick" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Under The Dome, American Horror Story, Prison Break, Lewis Howes, The Diary Of A CEO and 5 more.
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YouTubeLewis Howes156K views · 2023-02-15
The TOP FOODS You Should Never Eat Again After WATCHING THIS | Thomas Delauer
“the short end of the stick here with”
kind of like oh man like they're getting … everything that's kind of gone on in
Play at 42:25
YouTubeThe Diary Of A CEO2.4M views · 2025-11-20
Kevin Hart: They're Lying To You About How To Become A Millionaire! I Was Doing 28 Sets A Weekend!
“got the short end of the stick.”
>> You see what I'm saying? So, I got the I … >> So, I didn't have the curfew. I didn't I
Play at 5:22
YouTube60 Minutes245K views · 2025-12-14
Stories About Farms, Ranches and Rural America | 60 Minutes Marathon
“getting the short end of the stick.”
life, worked the land, farm the land, is … >> Farmers here and across the southwest
Play at 52:06
YouTubeTriggernometry214K views · 2024-06-19
Andrew Tate, Elon Musk, AI Girlfriends and the Immigration Crisis - Ashley St. Clair
“gotten the short end of the stick when”
think they are and so men have you know … it comes to that and when it comes to um
Play at 15:50
YouTubeThe Film Theorists17.0M views · 2022-03-05
Film Theory: Dolores BROKE The Magic! (Disney Encanto)
“got the short end of the stick on that”
Dolores Tia Peppa and Bruno well they … one healing with food great super
Play at 5:42
YouTubeThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert240K views · 2026-01-29
Katherine LaNasa On Being Saved By Stephen Colbert And The Long Road To Landing A Hit Show
“SOMETIMES YOU GET THE SHORT
END OF THE STICK.”
SOMETIMES YOU LOSE. … SOMETIMES YOU DO IT WRONG.
Play at 4:08
TV ShowUnder The Dome
Under The Dome — S03E05
“they're getting the short end of the stick.”
which doesn't always sit well with the people who think … I underestimated you, Pete.
Play at 32:00
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YouTubeWisecrack328K views · 2020-12-26
Cities are Hell
“arnold get the short end of the stick”
neighborhood in queens people like … when it comes to services like public
Play at 7:36
TV ShowAmerican Horror Story
American Horror Story — S01E01
“I know you've gotten the short end of the stick, lately.”
'cause all the other girls were sleeping with the nightlight on. … This move, and...
Play at 39:23
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TV ShowPrison Break
Prison Break — S04E20
“I think you're getting
the short end of the stick.”
Yes. And you'll have Lincoln. … Speaking of, I need to get him
to a hospital, so where is he?
Play at 8:40
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