Definition of get the shaft
get the shaft
verb
- to be taken advantage of; "screwed".
I got the shaft on that business deal.
Originally submitted by Katie Y. from Racine, WI, USA on Nov 18 2003. (Edit this definition.)
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- See also give the shaft.
Originally submitted by WalterGR from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jan 31 2012. (Edit this definition.)
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