People like Vladimir Putin, who carry a chip on their shoulder, never let the chips fall where they may ... "
Joe Biden
Liliputins. What, the heck, is this?
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Meaning of Idiom 'Chip on Your Shoulder' To have a chip on your shoulder is to blame someone else (or other people in general) for something that has happened to you or things that have gone wrong and to be continuously angry about it, resulting in negative behavior.
1. The phrase ‘a chip on your shoulder’ refers to a feeling of anger towards someone or something.
2. This feeling can come from a perceived injustice, wrongdoing or insult that the person has experienced.
To carry a chip on the shoulder means to have feelings of anger or bitterness due to a perceived slight. The phrase comes from the idea of carrying a small piece of wood on one's shoulder, daring others to knock it off and start a fight. It implies that someone is resentful about a past experience, and they are holding a grudge. The phrase is often used to describe someone who is easily upset or angry.
3. Instead of letting go of these emotions, the person involved holds on to them.
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let the chips fall where they may
To tell someone to 'let the chips fall where they may' is to recommend that they accept the outcome of a situation without trying to control or influence it. It expresses a willingness to face the consequences, whatever they may be, and to deal with the results, whether positive or negative, without interference.