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carry too much baggage

KAR-ee too MUCH BAG-ij

ˈkæri tuː mʌtʃ ˈbæɡɪdʒ

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Syllable breakdown

carrytoomuchbaggage

Dictionary meaning

To be burdened by past experiences, resentments, or emotional problems.

Examples

  • She felt he was carrying too much baggage from his previous relationship.

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