Germany was given total responsibility. The Germans were supposed to make heavy dollar reparations, rebuild European infrastructure, practically dismantle its military, and accept responsibility. This did not set well with the German people. The war responsibility and Great Depression paved the way for Adolph Hitler to assume power in the 1930's.

The toe of his father's heavy shoe symbolizes the weight of tradition and authority that the boy will now have to carry as he steps into his father's role. It represents the burden of expectations and responsibility that comes with inheriting his father's position.

In office and examining rooms and in hospitals. Heavy responsibility may cause stress. Threat of malpractice suit. Exposure to infectious diseases comes with the job.

In office and examining rooms and in hospitals. Heavy responsibility may cause stress. Threat of malpractice suit. Exposure to Infectious Diseases comes with the job.

To have the world on your shoulders means to have a great deal of responsibility that you are directly accountable for. Similar idioms would be, "carrying a heavy load"' "there's a lot riding on your shoulders".