Definition
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。