get the short end
get the short end
To be slighted in some way. You have to stay calm during business negotiations or else you may end up getting the short end of the stick.
See also: end, get, short
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- stick it out
- stick it to the end
- stick it
- cash up
- sign off
- light at the end of the tunnel
- Who's calling?
- anticipointment
- make an end of (something)
- draw to a close