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carry the weight of the world on one's shoulders
to appear to be burdened by all the problems of the world
My aunt feels that she is working too hard and that she is carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders.

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  • carry through with (something)
  • cash cow
  • cash in (something) or cash (something) in
  • cash in on (something)
  • cash on the barrelhead
  • cash-and-carry
  • cast about for (someone or something)
  • cast around for (someone or something)
  • cast aspersions on (someone)
  • cast doubts on (someone or something)
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  • mend one's ways
  • fix (someone's) wagon
  • keep up an act
  • wind up (something) or wind (something) up
  • jump all over (someone)
  • hold (someone) in high regard
  • on the other hand
  • make hay while the sun shines
  • make eyes at (someone)


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    In 1902, the coat hanger was invented Albert Parkhouse who was frustrated at the lack of hooks available to hang up his coat at work. His company thought it was a good idea and patented the invention and unfortunately, Parkhouse never received any money for his idea      .. More >>
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