have the cares of the world on (one's) shoulders

have the cares of the world on (one's) shoulders

To be struggling with an immense or particularly worrisome burden or responsibility. Have you seen Mike lately? It looks like he has the cares of the world on his shoulders.
See also: care, have, of, on, shoulder, world
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • have the weight of the world on (one's) shoulders
  • carry the weight of the world on (one's) shoulders
  • carry the weight of the world on shoulders
  • carry the weight of the world on your shoulders
  • the weight of the world
  • who cares
  • Who cares?
  • Like it’s such a big deal
  • like it's such a big deal
  • Like it's such a big deal!