expression, godan verb (-u)
be put at a disadvantage; get the short end of the stick
Idiomatic expression meaning to end up in an unfavorable position or to suffer a loss relative to others, often due to circumstances or unfairness.
彼はいつも割を食う役回りだ。
He always ends up with the short end of the stick.
この取引では、こちらが割
In this deal, it looks like we'll be the ones at a disadvantage.