Idiom – Have a chip on your shoulder
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Have a chip on your shoulder – Idiom of the day
Meaning:
to seem angry all the time because you think you have been treated unfairly or feel you are not as good as other people.
History:
In the 1800s, in the USA, there was a practice where people who wanted to physically fight would place a chip of wood on their shoulders, challenging others to knock it off.
Examples:
- She has a chip on her shoulder about the fight yesterday.
- He has a chip on his shoulder as he was not allowed into the house last night.
- You have a chip on your shoulder if you think the science teacher hates you. She is very caring towards you.
- You seem to be annoyed about everything they do; I think you have a chip on your shoulder about the ruling party.
- Why can you never take constructive criticism? You seem to have a chip on your shoulder.
Scenario 1:
Harish: I am so annoyed.
Jenny: God! You do seem to have a chip on your shoulder always.
Scenario 2:
Janet : I do not believe in relationships anymore, I’ve got enough of them.
Jessica: You seem to have a chip of your shoulder. Don’t decide anything because of one bad relationship!
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