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have broad shoulders |
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have broad shoulders 1. Lit. to have wide shoulders. She has broad shoulders because she exercises and lifts weights. 2. Fig. to have the ability to cope with unpleasant responsibilities; to have the ability to accept criticism or rebuke. No need to apologize to me. I can take it. I have broad shoulders. Karen may have broad shoulders, but she can't endure endless criticism. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Some girls have long legs and others have broad shoulders. Dear Annie: I am a 40-year-old single woman who happens to have broad shoulders. Most men want to have broad shoulders, but if you were born with narrow shoulders there''s not much you can to about it. |
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