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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

In or by

Which is correct please?

He got the better end of the sick in / by leaving.

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Use "by" (by the act OR by the means of). " (A colloquial phrase). He got the better end of the stick by leaving.

— Doctor D

  • Use "by" (by the act OR by the means of).
  • " (A colloquial phrase).
  • He got the better end of the stick by leaving.
  • (That is, he got the better deal OR he came off better than the other guy).
  • The more common expression is one that indicates the person got the worse of the bargain or deal: He got the short end of the stick.
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Use "by" (by the act OR by the means of). However, I believe you mean "stick" not "sick." (A colloquial phrase).

He got the better end of the stick by leaving. (That is, he got the better deal OR he came off better than the other guy).

The more common expression is one that indicates the person got the worse of the bargain or deal:
He got the short end of the stick.
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