carry the weight of the world on shoulders

carry the weight of the world on (one's) shoulders

To be struggling with an immense or particularly worrisome burden or responsibility. Have you seen Mike lately? It looks like he's carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders. You need to learn to ask for help when things become overwhelming instead of trying to carry the weight of the world on your shoulders all the time.See also: carry, of, on, shoulder, weight, world

carry the weight of the world on one's shoulders

Fig. to appear or behave as if burdened by all the problems in the whole world. Look at Tom. He appears to be carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders. Cheer up, Tom! You don't need to carry the weight of the world on your shoulders.See also: carry, of, on, shoulder, weight, world