holding a grudge or grievance
a perceived sense of inferiority
being angry because of something that happened in the past
habitually combative attitude
take offence easily
He’s always picking up fights with everyone. He seems to have a chip on his shoulder.
He has a chip on his shoulder for not being born into a rich family.
She still seems to have a chip on her shoulder about the argument she had with her friend last week.
He has a chip on his shoulder for not being invited to the party.
Why do you get so aggressive at the slightest hint of criticism? You seem to have a chip on your shoulder.
He was not very cared for as a child, and he has a chip on his shoulder about his upbringing.
She has a chip on her shoulder about not getting admission into that university.
One of my colleagues is always arguing with everyone. I think he has a chip on his shoulder.
There is no origin for this idiom
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definition
Common phrase that has a specific meaning.