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Definition of get the shaft

get the shaft

verb

  • to be taken advantage of; "screwed".
    I got the shaft on that business deal.

    Last edited on Nov 26 2010. Submitted by Katie Y. from Racine, WI, USA on Nov 18 2003.

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Definitions include: to reject or diss someone.
Definitions include: penis.
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Other terms relating to 'the':

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