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weight of the world

idiom

The distressing combined burden of the problems, doubts, imperfections, and responsibilities associated with human existence.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    all over the world

    throughout the world, everywhere, worldwide, globally.

  2. 02

    carry one's weight

    To contribute or produce one's fair share, as of work, money, etc.

  3. 03

    come into the world

    To be born.

  4. 04

    coming into the world

    The act of being born; a birth.

  5. 05

    dead to the world

    Sound asleep.

  6. 06

    edge of the world

    A very remote place.

  7. 07

    end of the world

    Any change that seems catastrophic or devastating.

  8. 08

    for all the world to see

    in plain view; clearly visible

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