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a cross to bear

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a cross (somebody has) to bear  (British & Australian) also a cross (somebody has) to carry (American & Australian)
an unpleasant situation or responsibility that you must accept because you cannot change it
Usage notes: In the past, criminals were made to carry crosses as a form of punishment.
Someone has to look after mother and because I live the closest it's a cross I have to bear.
See also: bear, cross


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