Saddled with Meaning in English
expression · lemma: saddle with
Definition
To be given or forced to deal with something difficult, unpleasant, or unwanted, such as a problem, responsibility, or debt.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal speech when referring to burdens. Often used with negative things like debt, responsibility, or unwanted tasks. Do not use for literal saddles; it's metaphorical. Typical forms: 'saddled with debt', 'saddled with problems'.
Example Sentences
He is saddled with a lot of debt after college.
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She felt saddled with extra work when her coworker left.
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We were saddled with cleaning the whole house.
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I hate being saddled with responsibilities I didn't ask for.
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After the merger, many employees were saddled with new and confusing procedures.
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Whenever there's a problem, I'm the one who gets saddled with fixing it.
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