The rough end of the pineapple Australia informal slang
Jescy is getting the rough end of the pineapple because she is a new coming staff.
Being treated badly and unfairly by someone, especially when you trust them and need their help
A bad- tempered person
To be treated unfairly in a deal, resulting in a disadvantage or burden; to be treated unfairly in some way.
It is used when someone is treated unfairly or badly (Primarily used in Australia )
Our team only got the rough end of the pineapple when we met the judgements on the final round.
Our manager always gives us the rough end of the pineapple to because we are the best team under his management.
It originated in Australia
1. To punch a hole in one's ticket to show that they have paid for a ride
2. To do something that allows one to go further in a competition or to be promoted at work
1. Please, tell me if I forget to punch your ticket.
2. With a view to punching my ticket to the final, I did whatever it takes to win this round.