A stepchild might be singled out for abuse. But a red-headed stepchild (who presumably looks like his or her absent birth-parent) might be abused even more because he or she is so obviously different from the other children.
by Laura Hall January 7, 2004
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Waitress: hey don't step on my toes, I'm trying to get a promotion. I need to bring my A game today so just stay out of my way. Okay? :)
Waiter 2: No problem, do your thing :)
Waiter 2: No problem, do your thing :)
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The term comes from the idea of gingers (people with red hair and fair skin) being inferior and/or worthless. See also: beaten like a red haired stepchild - this ginger version may be more commonly used in the UK.
The term comes from the idea of gingers (people with red hair and fair skin) being inferior and/or worthless. See also: beaten like a red haired stepchild - this ginger version may be more commonly used in the UK.
"I've never played this game before; I'm going to get beaten like a ginger stepchild by her."
"If I come home late again, my dad is going to beat me like a ginger stepchild."
"If I come home late again, my dad is going to beat me like a ginger stepchild."
by hennahito July 28, 2008
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