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short end

short end is the alternative form of short end of the stick.

Meaning of short end of the stick

Noun

short end of the stick (plural short ends of the stick)

  1. (idiomatic) A situation, opportunity, or outcome which is less favorable than situations, opportunities, or outcomes experienced by or available to others.
    • Near-synonyms: shitty stick; shortest straw; raw deal

Forms of short end

pluralshort ends

Questions about short end

What is short end the alternative form of?
Short end is the alternative form of short end of the stick.

Words near short end in the dictionary

  1. short drink
  2. short drinks
  3. short drop
  4. short drops
  5. short e
  6. short end
  7. short end of the stick
  8. short ends
  9. short ends of the stick
  10. short ess
  11. short esses

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