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17:33 Feb 7, 2009 |
Albanian to English translations [PRO] Art/Literary - Poetry & Literature / Novelë | |||||
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| Selected response from: Monika Coulson Local time: 21:07 | ||||
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he /she is now a heavy burden on ones shoulders Explanation: a cross on ones' shoulders... |
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Has become a burden Explanation: Depending on the context here is another suggestion: Has become a pain in the neck; Has become a nuisance. |
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a cross to bear Explanation: Cross to bear If someone has a cross to bear, they have a heavy burden of responsibility or a problem that they alone must cope with. Reference: http://www.usingenglish.com/reference/idioms/c.html |
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11 mins confidence: peer agreement (net): +4
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