Draw the shortest straw meaning
What does the saying 'Draw the shortest straw' mean?
Idiom: Draw the shortest straw
Meaning:
If someone draws the shortest straw, they lose or are chosen to do something unpleasant.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Plants & Flowers |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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