On (someone's) Shoulders Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does On (someone's) Shoulders Idiom mean?

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on (someone's) shoulders What does on (someone's) shoulders mean?	on someone's own self (used often with responsibility)	The responsibility for organizing the office is always on my shoulders.
on (someone's) shoulders What does on (someone's) shoulders mean?	someone's responsibility	I don't want to have the failure of the project on my shoulders.
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tear up (someone) What does "tear up (someone)" mean?	to cause someone much grief	The criminal activities of her son are tearing up the mother.

the one-two What does "the one-two" mean?	quick or decisive action that takes someone by surprise	The salesman gave the customer the one-two and the customer quickly agreed to buy the product.
Not know you are born What does "Not know you are born" mean?	This indicates that the person described is unaware of his or her good fortune or is unaware of how difficult day to day life was before he/she was born. Typical usage: 'Kids today don't know they are born'.
suit/fit (someone) to a T What does "suit/fit (someone) to a T" mean?	to be very appropriate for someone	My new job suits me to a T.
eyepopper What does "eyepopper" mean?	something or somebody very appealing
Do the needful What does "Do the needful" mean?	(India) If you do the needful, you do what is necessary.
put (someone) on hold What does "put (someone) on hold" mean?	to leave someone waiting during a telephone call	I phoned the bank and the receptionist put me on hold.
fast buck What does "fast buck" mean?	money earned quickly and easily	The man is always trying to make a fast buck without working very hard.
tightfisted (with money) What does "tightfisted (with money)" mean?	to be stingy with money	My friend is very tightfisted with money and he never likes to buy anything.
tight What does "tight" mean?	close; very friendly; on good terms.	Those two are very tight.
in full swing What does "in full swing" mean?	in progress	The campaign to stop people from smoking is in full swing.
do a number on (someone or something) What does "do a number on (someone or something)" mean?	to hurt or damage someone or something	The students did a number on the spectator stands during the soccer game.

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On (someone's) Shoulders Idiom