carry the stick

To suddenly be thrown out of one's living situation, to become homeless.

From the depression era and the hobo - based on the image of the hobo carrying his possessions tied in a bandanna at the end of a stick.
She can threaten to throw me out all she wants... I ain't gonna carry the stick 'cause of no woman!
by PJ Poppyjoe October 20, 2007
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