to have (also get) the worse and variants: to be worsted or defeated in a contest; to have the disadvantage in a comparison, bargain, etc., with…
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| 释义 | the world > action or operation > harm or detriment > disadvantage > be disadvantageous [verb (intransitive)] > have disadvantage (5) to have (also get) the worsec1275 to have (also get) the worse and variants: to be worsted or defeated in a contest; to have the disadvantage in a comparison, bargain, etc., with… to have (also get, etc.) the better (or worse) end of the staff1542 In proverbs and proverbial phrases. to have (also get,etc.) the better (or worse) end of the staff: to come off best (or worst) in a contest… disprofit1561 intransitive (for reflexive). To fail to profit; to receive disadvantage or injury. Obsolete. the worst end of the bargain (also stick, staff, etc.)1564 the worst end of the bargain (also stick, staff, etc.): the least desirable or most unpleasant aspect of a situation; the losing position; cf. worse… to have the wrong end of the stick?1793 To do poorly or end up at a disadvantage in a bargain, deal, or contest. Cf. to get the worse end of the staff at staff, n.1 phrases 7. Now somewhat… |
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