stagger under



stagger under something

to struggle or totter under a serious burden, either a heavy object or a serious problem or responsibility. The welfare budget is staggering under the burden of having to care for many people. Sam staggered under the heavy load and finally fell.
See also: stagger

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Dumitru-Romanian
Scot-English, Scottish
TrixTRIKSEnglish
Vincenteveen-CHEN-teItalian
Onisimu-Old Church Slavic
Nicolette[.nikə'let]