びんぼうくじをひく
貧乏くじを引く
to get the short end of the stick; to get the bad end of a bargain
N3Expression
Expression, Godan verb (ku ending)
to get the short end of the stick•to get the bad end of a bargain
Example Sentences
僕は貧乏くじをひいた。
I got the short straw.
貧乏くじを引きたくない。
I don't want to be left holding the bag.