broad shoulders, have
have broad shoulders
To be able or willing to accept multiple demands and responsibilities. You have some broad shoulders, kid—I'm so impressed with how you're balancing schoolwork with being captain of the football team and student council president!
See also: broad, have, shoulder
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
broad shoulders, have
Be able to accept considerable responsibility, as in With his broad shoulders, he can easily handle both departments. [Second half of 1300s]
See also: broad, have
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- have broad shoulders
- broad shoulders
- rub shoulders
- rub shoulders with (someone)
- hunch (one's)/the shoulders up
- hunch up (one's)/the shoulders
- standing
- artsy-craftsy
- squarely
- fall (squarely) on (someone's) shoulders