Idioms

have the cares of the world on (one's) shoulders

have the cares of the world on (one's) shoulders

To be struggling with an immense or particularly worrisome burden or responsibility. Have you seen Mike lately? It looks like he has the cares of the world on his shoulders. I know you've had the cares of the world on your shoulders lately. How can I help? Now that Julie's running a whole department, she always seems to have the cares of the world on her shoulders.
See also: care, have, of, on, shoulder, world
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