Phrase of the Day

Ginger’s Phrase of the Day provides you with a daily dose of interesting facts and trivia on some of the more, and less, common phrases in the English language. Learn the real meaning behind these phrases, when and how to use them and other less-known info behind each phrase.

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A Chip on Your Shoulder

When you use the expression ‘A Chip on Your Shoulder’ you mean someone has a perceived grievance or believes others perceive them to be inferior. Example of use: “You've got a chip on your shoulder if you think Dustin has something against you. He’s just a serious person; he never smiles at anyone.”