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groan under

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groan under something 
1. Lit. to groan while bearing a heavy burden. He groaned under the weight of the trunk. The rafters groaned under the heavy weight of the pianos.
2. Fig. to suffer under a burden. For years, the people had groaned under the cruel ruler. England groaned under the rule of Cromwell just as he had groaned under King Charles.
See also: groan


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Wallets burn holes in pockets, and credit cards groan under the strain as a casual stroll easily leads to unnecessary and costly impulse purchases.
 
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