shoulder · n
a shoulder to cry on
C2 someone who gives you sympathy when you are upset
Dictionary examples:
I always had a shoulder to cry on. (29.9)
have a chip on your shoulder
C2 to blame other people for something bad that has happened to you and continue to feel angry about it
Dictionary examples:
She's always had a real chip on her shoulder because she didn't go to college. (56.0)
shoulder
B1 one of the two parts of your body where your arms join your neck
Dictionary examples:
My shoulders are so strong, I could carry an elephant! Just kidding, I can't even lift my backpack. (0.0)
I tried to pat my own shoulder for a job well done, but I pulled a muscle! (0.0)
I tried to give my friend a shoulder massage, but accidentally tickled him instead. (0.0)
The baby laid his head on her shoulder. (43.7)
She glanced nervously over her shoulder to make sure no one else was listening. (48.6)
Then she put her arm around my shoulder and said everything would be OK. (69.0)