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have a chip on shoulder

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have a chip on your shoulder

to blame other people for something bad which has happened to you and to continue to be angry about it so that it affects the way you behave. Even though he went to university, he's always had a chip on his shoulder about his poor upbringing. (often + about)

See also: chip, shoulder

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