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Phrase(s): carry the weight of the world on one’s shoulders
Fig. to appear or behave as if burdened by all the problems in the whole world. • Look at Tom. He appears to be carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders. • Cheer up, Tom! You don’t need to carry the weight of the world on your shoulders.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs