Bear hard, heavily, severely, etc. on somebody

verb

To place pressure or have a significant impact on someone or something.

The demands of the job bear heavily on him, causing stress.
Visual representation of "bear hard, heavily, severely, etc. on somebody" - To place pressure or have a significant impact on someone or something.
verb

To have an important, often negative, effect on someone or something.

The guilt of his actions bore heavily on his conscience.
Visual representation of "bear hard, heavily, severely, etc. on somebody" - To have an important, often negative, effect on someone or something.
verb

To apply or exert force, pressure, or weight heavily on someone or something.

The structure's poor design bears hard on its stability in strong winds.
Visual representation of "bear hard, heavily, severely, etc. on somebody" - To apply or exert force, pressure, or weight heavily on someone or something.

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Technical

verb

To place pressure or have a significant impact on someone or something.

The demands of the job bear heavily on him, causing stress.
Visual representation of "bear hard, heavily, severely, etc. on somebody" - To place pressure or have a significant impact on someone or something.
verb

To have an important, often negative, effect on someone or something.

The guilt of his actions bore heavily on his conscience.
Visual representation of "bear hard, heavily, severely, etc. on somebody" - To have an important, often negative, effect on someone or something.
verb

To apply or exert force, pressure, or weight heavily on someone or something.

The structure's poor design bears hard on its stability in strong winds.
Visual representation of "bear hard, heavily, severely, etc. on somebody" - To apply or exert force, pressure, or weight heavily on someone or something.

Usage tips

Technical

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Metaphorical Weight

The phrase suggests that stress or pressure feels as heavy as a physical burden.

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The responsibilities of leadership bear heavily on her shoulders.
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Emotional Effect

Can imply that challenges or demands cause emotional strain or stress.

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The recent layoffs bore down hard on the employees’ morale.
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Pressure Source

Identify what's causing pressure to understand the sentence better.

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Her student loans bear heavily on her monthly budget.
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