His chronic back pain is a heavy cross to bear.
cross to bear
idiomA problem, or unpleasant or painful situation or person that one has to accept and deal with, although one finds it very difficult, or it causes trouble or worry over a long period of time.
Taking care of the family business alone has become a difficult cross to bear for her.
He viewed his family's long history of debt as a silent cross to bear, one that shaped every major decision he made throughout his adult life.
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average bear
The norm; an average person; Used in comparisons
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bad news bears
Said of someone or something that will bring disaster or bad fortune to one.
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bear a hand
To make haste; to help quickly.
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bear away the bell
To be superior in something.
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bear fruit
To produce good results; to yield benefits; to succeed.
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bear in mind
To hold (something) in the memory; to remember; also, to be mindful of or pay attention to (something); to consider; to note.
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bear oneself
To behave and conduct oneself in a particular manner.
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bear the brunt
To endure the worst part of something.
Last updated April 17, 2026