broad shoulders

Noun

Meaning

(idiomatic) the ability to take criticism, or accept responsibility.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see broad,‎ shoulders.

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Examples

Some people have a tendency to get knocked down in this business and sulk and whine, and they just create a rod for their back, really. You have to have broad shoulders and get through it. Pierce Brosnan

Secularists like you don't have to spend sleepless nights over this. I will carry the secular baggage on my broad shoulders. Atal Bihari Vajpayee

I'm tall with broad shoulders. And my waist is small. I'm into fashion, so I like the way clothes lay on me. I'm pretty much a normal person's size, just stretched out. Tyson Chandler

Quick believers need broad shoulders. German Proverb

Referred to as the Windy City, Chi-Town and the City of Broad Shoulders, Chicago has something for everyone. Source: Internet

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