貧乏くじ

びんぼうくじ

short end of the stick; short straw; unlucky number; blank

Also written 貧乏籤

Meaning

n
short end of the stick; short straw; unlucky number; blank; bad 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.