The Short End (of The Stick) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does The Short End (of The Stick) Idiom mean?

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the short end (of the stick) What does the short end (of the stick) mean?	unfair or unequal treatment	He always gets the short end of the stick when he is at work.
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clear the air What does "clear the air" mean?	to calm down and remove bad feelings	We had a big argument but now it is time to clear the air.

not worth a plugged nickel What does "not worth a plugged nickel" mean?	to be worthless	His promise to pay back the money is not worth a plugged nickel.
Till the pips squeak What does "Till the pips squeak" mean?	If someone will do something till the pips squeak, they will do it to the limit, even though it will make other people suffer.
strike out at (someone or something) What does "strike out at (someone or something)" mean?	to hit at or attack someone or something	The boy struck out at his friend in the playground.
right on What does "right on" mean?	that`s right, yes (indicates approval for something)	The man yelled "right on" every time the politician promised a new program to lower taxes.
no dice What does "no dice" mean?	no, certainly not	"No dice. I will never lend you that much money."
Chinese whispers What does "Chinese whispers" mean?	(UK) When a story is told from person to person, especially if it is gossip or scandal, it inevitably gets distorted and exaggerated. This process is called Chinese whispers.
Square meal What does "Square meal" mean?	A nutritious meal.	I am overweight because my wife's cooking is delicious but full of fat and sugar. The only way to get a good square meal is to eat out. British war ships in the 1700s including the HMS Victory did not have the best of living conditions. A sailors breakfast and lunch were sparse meals consisting of little more than bread and a beverage. But the third meal of the day included meat and was served on a square tray. Eating a substantial meal onboard a ship required a tray to carry it all. Hence a "square meal" was the most substantial meal served.

a new deal What does "a new deal" mean?	a complete change, a fresh start, another chance	The player was given a new deal by the team although the previous year he had not played well.
have one's heart in the right place What does "have one's heart in the right place" mean?	have good intentions (even if the results may be bad)	The woman has her heart in the right place and is always ready to help if she can.
thumbs up on (someone or something) What does "thumbs up on (someone or something)" mean?	to be in favor of someone or something	I waited to hear if it would be thumbs up on our new policy at work.

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The Short End (of The Stick) Idiom