have the weight of the world on (one's) shoulders
have the weight 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 weight of the world on his shoulders. You need to learn to ask for help when things become overwhelming instead of trying to have the weight of the world on your shoulders all the time.
See also: have, of, on, shoulder, weight, world
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- 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
- have the cares of the world on (one's) shoulders
- under the yoke
- under the yolk
- yolk
- be (as) thin as a rail
- (as) thin as a rake