Definition
To experience the unfavorable consequences or disadvantages of a situation; to be treated unfairly.
吃蛇蜘、吃亏
In the company restructuring, junior employees often get the short end of the stick.
在公司重組中，初級員工往往處於不利地位。
When budgets are cut, the education department often gets the short end of the stick.
當預算被削減時，教育部門往往處於不利地位。
Smaller departments often get the short end of the stick when resources are allocated.
在資源分配時，較小的部門往往處於不利地位。