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shoulder

Definition

  • noun: the part of your body where your arm is connected
  • noun: the laterally projecting part of the human body formed of the bones and joints with their covering tissue by which the arm is connected with the trunk
  • verb: to deal with or accept (something) as your responsibility or duty
  • verb: to push or thrust with or as if with the shoulder
  • often used figuratively
  • synonyms: support, jostle, crowd

Examples

  • The responsibility for the failure falls squarely 'on her shoulders'. [=she is completely responsible for the failure]

  • You can never feel confident in this business. You always have to be 'looking over your shoulder'.

  • He 'has had a chip on his shoulder' ever since he didn't get the promotion he was expecting.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Well, I say I'm sorry, and... ...well, I am sorry. Come on, Sergeant. Lock that door. Pull down the shades. Ashley. It's all right. It's only in the shoulder. Get him on the bed where I can dress the wound. I think I can walk. It's not worth the effort. Which way? In here. (..)
    1939 Gone with the Wind