a chip on your shoulder
The phrase "a chip on your shoulder" refers to someone who is easily irritated, confrontational, or holds a grudge because of a perceived injustice, an embarrassing incident, or a sense of being disadvantaged or slighted in some way. It often implies that the person is touchy and constantly ready to respond aggressively or defensively due to a feeling of being undervalued or treated unfairly.
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