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DEAD WEIGHT

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There are 2 meanings of the phrase Dead Weight.

Dead Weight - as a noun

An oppressive encumbrance

A heavy motionless weight

Example Sentences

"He carried the dead weight of his past mistakes with him."
"The company was burdened by the dead weight of unproductive employees."
"The backpack felt heavy with dead weight."
"She couldn't lift the dead weight of the fallen tree on her own."
"The project was failing due to the dead weight of poor management."
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