Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shoulder-the-burden
idiom
/ˈʃoʊldər ðə ˈbɜr.dən/
Definition
To take on a responsibility or duty, often one that is heavy or difficult.
Examples
- After the disaster, the community had to shoulder the burden of rebuilding.
- She decided to shoulder the burden of her family’s financial problems.
- He didn’t want to shoulder the burden alone, so he asked for help.
Meaning
The phrase means to accept and carry the weight of a responsibility, implying that the task may be challenging but one is willing to face it.
Synonyms
- bear the weight
- take on responsibility
- carry the load
