Meanings
Suggested to be a minced oath of shit end of the stick which appears to pre-date "short end of the stick" euphemistically. Possibly also derived from a previous literal meaning, though the precise literal meaning is unclear.[1]
How to pronounce "short end of the stick":
AU
A situation, opportunity, or outcome which is less favorable than situations, opportunities, or outcomes experienced by or available to others.
Example Sentences
1
She always seems to get the short end of the stick when it comes to office assignments.
2
I feel like I got the short end of the stick with this deal; everyone else got better offers.
3
Life can be unfair sometimes - you may end up with the short end of the stick.
4
He got the short end of the stick in the project and had to do most of the work.
5
My sister got the short end of the stick and had to clean up the entire mess by herself.