What does it mean when someone says, “You have a chip on your shoulder”?

What does it mean when someone says, “You have a

chip on your shoulder”?

In this lesson, you will learn the meaning of the idiom, “chip on your shoulder,” by looking at

an illustration.

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that cannot be taken literally.

Let’s ReviewA Common Mistake

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Let’s ReviewCore Lesson

James had a chip on his shoulder because he lost the swim competition last week.

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Let’s ReviewCore Lesson

The idiom, “chip on your shoulder” means to carry a grudge about something or someone.

Let’s ReviewCore Lesson Why do you care?

You beat me last week.

James, are you going to swim

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In this lesson you have learned the meaning of the idiom,

“chip on your shoulder,” by looking at an illustration.

Let’s ReviewGuided Practice

Write a sentence that includes the idiom “chip on your shoulder.”

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Draw a picture that illustrates the meaning of the idiom, “chip on your shoulder.”

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Write a story about a time you or a friend had a chip on his/her shoulder. What happened?

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Quick Quiz

Write a paragraph that includes the phrase “chip on your shoulder” and shows that you understand the meaning.