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excess baggage

idiom
Meaning

Something or someone not needed or not wanted; something or someone of little use or importance; something or someone considered burdensome.


Examples
SIMPLE

You should leave that excess baggage at home.

CONTEXTUAL

He realized his old habits were just excess baggage that prevented him from moving forward in his career.

COMPLEX

The company decided to sell its unprofitable divisions, viewing them as nothing more than excess baggage that hindered overall growth.

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