chip on one's shoulder in German
chip on one's shoulder in German is Komplex, gewisse Abneigung.
chip on one's shoulder in German
Komplex
(idiomatic) A habitually combative attitude, usually because of a harbored grievance, a sense of inferiority, or a desire to prove something.
gewisse Abneigung
(idiomatic) A habitually combative attitude, usually because of a harbored grievance, a sense of inferiority, or a desire to prove something.
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What is "chip on one's shoulder" in German?
"chip on one's shoulder" in German is Komplex, gewisse Abneigung.
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Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "chip on one's shoulder": Komplex, gewisse Abneigung.
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