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be on the wrong end of (something)

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be on the wrong end of (something)

To have an unfavorable or problematic relationship with something and thus endure negative consequences or effects. Unless you want to be a police suspect, you can't be seen with me, now that I'm on the wrong end of the law.

See also: end, of, on, wrong