the short straw

The least favorable, desirable, or fortunate outcome in a given selection. I got the short straw when it came to cleaning up after our shift last night. Our team was given the short straw and had to come in over the weekend to work on the revised proposal.

See also: short, straw

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

See also:

draw the short straw
at the very worst
at the worst
at worst
be the best of a bad bunch
be the best of a bad lot
get to
get to (do something)
the worst of both worlds
the worst of both/all worlds

References in periodicals archive

I'm not sure who plays Novak (Djokovic) but someone's going to get the short straw and it was me."

Federer irked by claims of schedule favoritism

Michael Gove reportedly drew the short straw and had to arrange the whip-round for outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May.

GOODBYES AND GREAT BUYS FOR MRS MAY

John drew the short straw afterwards and was the one who was left to clean up Lulu's mess.

Trunk and disorderly; Blue Peter's presenters faced a creature crisis 50 years ago when a baby elephant named Lulu went rogue live on television

Christopher Trace and Leila Williams were the original John drew the short straw afterwards and was the one who was left to clean up Lulu's mess.

Trunk and disorderly; Blue Peter's presenters faced a creature crisis 50 years ago when a baby elephant named Lulu went rogue live on television

Who will draw the short straw and face off with Cain?

SOAP WATCH; Your guide to all the drama in the Square, on the cobbles and in the Dales

I wonder if the royals draw for the short straw every year?

Meg a night of it at Royal Variety bash

Many rural communities draw the short straw when it comes to energy options, with homes that can be less energy efficient and dependent on more expensive heating fuels.

Helping rural communities to work smart and live smart

The short straw If you're wondering why Cedric Kipre looked a little off balance, it might have been because someone slyly stuck a plastic straw in his ear before kick-off.

GOALPOSTS CUP FINAL KEVIN MCALLION'S

IT seems that somewhere in the settlement plan, the main party involved in the rubbish dispute is the ratepayer, and without wishing to sound glib it seems that the "paymaster" to this settlement is the one pulling the short straw, as while driving around we now see that bins with lids not closed being missed and literally dozens of bags left on the street.

Wheelie bins are just not big enough; LETTERS&NOSTALGIA

The working people always get the short straw while politicians and rich company bosses live the high life at our expense.

Workers get short straw; Letters

There was talk of interest from Manchester City, from Leicester City and from Holby City, but Crystal Palace appear to have drawn the short straw. Palace are 6-1 to make most deadline day deals today (Prem clubs only).

wheelchair will make eagles sore; THE WORLD OF EASY BETTING WITH DEREK MCGOVERN

Push the short straw through the hole in the bottom of the container.

HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN... POOTER

Eighth seed Simon Whitlock isn't even favourite against in-form Jelle Klaasen while anyone who drew Kim Huybrechts knew they'd picked the short straw. That man is Peter Wright.

Don't expect Jelle to wobble in first round

When Stephanie Bounds says she drew the short straw, she's not speaking metaphorically.

10 The last straw

Apparently, this is the way tied results are decided and, no, it wasn't even the short straw. It was the longest, but does it seem right that our democratic process comes down to that?

Could the days of tribal voting behaviour be fading? Phil Redmond

词组	the short straw
释义	the short straw the short straw The least favorable, desirable, or fortunate outcome in a given selection. I got the short straw when it came to cleaning up after our shift last night. Our team was given the short straw and had to come in over the weekend to work on the revised proposal. See also: short, straw Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. See also: draw the short straw at the very worst at the worst at worst be the best of a bad bunch be the best of a bad lot get to get to (do something) the worst of both worlds the worst of both/all worlds References in periodicals archive I'm not sure who plays Novak (Djokovic) but someone's going to get the short straw and it was me." Federer irked by claims of schedule favoritism Michael Gove reportedly drew the short straw and had to arrange the whip-round for outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May. GOODBYES AND GREAT BUYS FOR MRS MAY John drew the short straw afterwards and was the one who was left to clean up Lulu's mess. Trunk and disorderly; Blue Peter's presenters faced a creature crisis 50 years ago when a baby elephant named Lulu went rogue live on television Christopher Trace and Leila Williams were the original John drew the short straw afterwards and was the one who was left to clean up Lulu's mess. Trunk and disorderly; Blue Peter's presenters faced a creature crisis 50 years ago when a baby elephant named Lulu went rogue live on television Who will draw the short straw and face off with Cain? SOAP WATCH; Your guide to all the drama in the Square, on the cobbles and in the Dales I wonder if the royals draw for the short straw every year? Meg a night of it at Royal Variety bash Many rural communities draw the short straw when it comes to energy options, with homes that can be less energy efficient and dependent on more expensive heating fuels. Helping rural communities to work smart and live smart The short straw If you're wondering why Cedric Kipre looked a little off balance, it might have been because someone slyly stuck a plastic straw in his ear before kick-off. GOALPOSTS CUP FINAL KEVIN MCALLION'S IT seems that somewhere in the settlement plan, the main party involved in the rubbish dispute is the ratepayer, and without wishing to sound glib it seems that the "paymaster" to this settlement is the one pulling the short straw, as while driving around we now see that bins with lids not closed being missed and literally dozens of bags left on the street. Wheelie bins are just not big enough; LETTERS&NOSTALGIA The working people always get the short straw while politicians and rich company bosses live the high life at our expense. Workers get short straw; Letters There was talk of interest from Manchester City, from Leicester City and from Holby City, but Crystal Palace appear to have drawn the short straw. Palace are 6-1 to make most deadline day deals today (Prem clubs only). wheelchair will make eagles sore; THE WORLD OF EASY BETTING WITH DEREK MCGOVERN Push the short straw through the hole in the bottom of the container. HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN... POOTER Eighth seed Simon Whitlock isn't even favourite against in-form Jelle Klaasen while anyone who drew Kim Huybrechts knew they'd picked the short straw. That man is Peter Wright. Don't expect Jelle to wobble in first round When Stephanie Bounds says she drew the short straw, she's not speaking metaphorically. 10 The last straw Apparently, this is the way tied results are decided and, no, it wasn't even the short straw. It was the longest, but does it seem right that our democratic process comes down to that? Could the days of tribal voting behaviour be fading? Phil Redmond
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