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a (heavy) cross to bear
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(Definition of a (heavy) cross to bear from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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- double bind noun
- double trouble noun
- double whammy noun
- downer noun (EXPERIENCE)
- eventuality noun
- gridlock noun
- pall noun (CLOUD)
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- reversal noun
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