a chip on one's shoulder

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Definition of a chip on one's shoulder words

phrase a chip on one's shoulder If you say that someone has a chip on their shoulder, you think that they feel inferior or that they believe they have been treated unfairly. 3

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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