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Definition have a chip on your shoulder in British English

have a chip on your shoulder phrase

phrase
1

to be likely to become angry or offended very easily, especially about something that other people think should not upset you

Example

Bert had always had a chip on his shoulder because of his accent.

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Definition have a chip on your shoulder in British English