idiom
A chip on your shoulder
uh CHIP on yor SHOHL-der
ə tʃɪp ɒn jɔːr ˈʃoʊldərListen
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Syllable breakdown
achiponyourshoulder
Dictionary meaning
A tendency to be easily offended or aggressive because of a feeling of inferiority.
Examples
- He's had a chip on his shoulder ever since he was passed over for promotion.
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