draw/get the short straw

Related to word: short

Idiom

Definition

  1. to be selected to perform the least desirable or unpleasant task from a range of options.

    抽中不利的粒麼,負擔最差的差事。

    • In the team, Jack drew the short straw, so he has to do all the note-taking.

      在團隊中,Jack抽到了下下籤,所以他必須負責所有的筆記工作。

    • Because she drew the short straw, she has to work during the holidays instead of going on vacation.

      因為她抽到了下下籤,所以她必須在假期工作,而不能去度假。

    • We drew straws to decide who would wash the dishes, and unfortunately, I got the short straw.

      我們抽籤決定誰來洗碗,不幸的是,我抽到了下下籤。