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 stickto get the bad end of a bargain

Example Sentences

(ぼく)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.