draw the short straw

Meaning

1. to be the person in a group who is chosen or forced to perform an unpleasant duty or task

   I drew the short straw and had to clean the toilets.

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• draw a blank
• draw blood
• draw breath
• draw fire
• draw a line under
• draw the line
• draw the line
• draw straws
• the battle lines are drawn
• draw a bead on
• at daggers drawn
• draw yourself up to your full height