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broad shoulders
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idiomatic
plural
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Japanese Meaning
比喩的な用法として、批判や非難を寛大に受け入れ、責任を引き受ける能力を示す。 / 直訳として用いられる場合は、文字通り『広い肩』を意味するが、ここでは比喩的な表現として扱われる。
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(idiomatic) the ability to take criticism, or accept responsibility. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see broad, shoulders.
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broad shoulders
When the project failed, Maria showed she had broad shoulders and handled the fallout gracefully.
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When the project failed, Maria showed she had broad shoulders and handled the fallout gracefully.
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