End of stick

Posted by R. Berg on March 14, 2002

In Reply to: Trees posted by Connected on March 14, 2002

: Where does the phrase:

: "THE WRONG END OF THE STICK" emanate from????

Probably from another phrase, "the short end of the stick," which historically had something to do with being shafted, as it were. Also see link below.

• End of stick

• Wedges TheFallen 03/14/02
  • Wedges TheUnlurker 03/15/02
    • Unsure About Wedges TheFallen 03/15/02
      • Unsure About Wedges TheUnlurker 03/15/02
        • Weighing in on Wedges Word Camel 03/15/02
          • Sticks and wedges R. Berg 03/15/02
        • Unsure About Wedges TheFallen 03/15/02