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broad shoulders

broad shoulders noun: the ability to take criticism, or accept responsibility.

Noun

broad shoulders pl (plural only)

  1. (idiomatic, plural, plural-only) the ability to take criticism, or accept responsibility.
  2. (plural, plural-only) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see broad, shoulders.

Questions about broad shoulders

What does broad shoulders mean?
Broad shoulders means the ability to take criticism, or accept responsibility.
What part of speech is broad shoulders?
Broad shoulders is a noun.

Words near broad shoulders in the dictionary

  1. broad reached
  2. broad reaches
  3. broad reaching
  4. broad seal
  5. broad seals
  6. broad shoulders
  7. Broad Street
  8. Broad Street Bullies
  9. broad strokes
  10. broad sword
  11. broad swords

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