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A Chip on Your Shoulder

MEANING IN ENGLISH

An angry, defensive attitude caused by a lingering grievance or feeling treated unfairly in the past.

In context

01

Ever since he was passed over for the leadership role, he has carried a chip on his shoulder.

02

You will never find peace or teamwork if you keep walking around with a chip on your shoulder.

Synonyms

Grudge,resentment,bitterness

Antonyms

Forgiveness,goodwill,contentment

Collocations

Have a chip on your shoulder,carry a chip,walk around with a chip

Sources

Bidyazo vocabulary library ↗