short end of the stick

/SH AO1 R T EH0 N D AH0 V DH AH0 S T IH0 K/
noun
  1. 1

    (idiomatic) A situation, opportunity, or outcome which is less favorable than situations, opportunities, or outcomes experienced by or available to others.

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