Meaning of 'Chip on your shoulder'
What does the saying 'Chip on your shoulder' mean?
Idiom: Chip on your shoulder
Meaning:
If someone has a chip on their shoulder, they are resentful about something and feel that they have been treated badly.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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