broad shoulders

noun

the ability to take criticism, or accept responsibility.

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Meanings

nounbroad shoulders pl (plural only)
  1. idiomaticpluralplural onlythe ability to take criticism, or accept responsibility.
  2. pluralplural onlyUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see broad, shoulders.

Translations

French (avoir les) épaules solides
  • (avoir les) épaules solidesthe ability to take criticism or accept responsibility
Polish bary
  • baryliterally
Cite this entry
APA

broad shoulders. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/broad%20shoulders

MLA

“broad shoulders.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/broad%20shoulders. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “broad shoulders,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/broad%20shoulders.

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