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Define Short Straw Meaning

Short Straw
To get or draw the short straw means to be chosen for something no one wants.

Poor guy. He drew the short straw this time. I'm glad I don't have to do it.
By Lidia
Short Straw
A particularly inept student-teacher or teaching assistant; a reference to "drawing the short straw."

Wow, Toby is definitely a short straw. I can't wait until he leaves!
By Lissi
Got The Short Straw
Describes the person, who gets the most unpleasant or difficult outcome in a situation. You can also say to draw the short straw.

Looks like I've got the short straw, I'm doing the late-shift while everyone else goes to the pub.
By Eleonore