- the weight of the world
- used in reference to a very heavy burden of worry or responsibility
he continues to carry the weight of the world on his shoulders
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
the weight of the world
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weight of the world on one's shoulders — or[world on one s shoulders] or[world on one s back] {n. phr.} A very heavy load of worry or responsibility; very tired or worried behavior, as if carrying the world; behavior as if you are very important. * /Don t look as if you had the weight… … Dictionary of American idioms
weight of the world on one's shoulders — or[world on one s shoulders] or[world on one s back] {n. phr.} A very heavy load of worry or responsibility; very tired or worried behavior, as if carrying the world; behavior as if you are very important. * /Don t look as if you had the weight… … Dictionary of American idioms
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