He looks like he carries the weight of the world on his shoulders.
weight of the world
idiomThe distressing combined burden of the problems, doubts, imperfections, and responsibilities associated with human existence.
Origin
disputed originAn allusion to the burden borne by Atlas, the mythical Titan who carried the entire world on his shoulders.
After the company announced the layoffs, the manager walked around with the weight of the world on his shoulders.
Watching the news of the global crisis, she felt the weight of the world pressing down upon her, making even simple tasks feel impossible.
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all over the world
throughout the world, everywhere, worldwide, globally.
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best of both worlds
A combination of two seemingly contradictory benefits.
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carry one's weight
To contribute or produce one's fair share, as of work, money, etc.
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come into the world
To be born.
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coming into the world
The act of being born; a birth.
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dead to the world
Sound asleep.
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edge of the world
A very remote place.
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end of the world
Any change that seems catastrophic or devastating.
Last updated April 17, 2026