B1 — Intermediate😤 Emotions
Portare il peso del mondo sulle spalle
To carry the weight of the world on one's shoulders
Literal Translation
"To carry the weight of the world on the shoulders"
What it means
To feel overwhelmed with responsibilities and worries
Example in context
"Si vede che porta il peso del mondo sulle spalle."
"You can see she carries the weight of the world on her shoulders."
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