What is an anger-as-burden metaphor?

What is an anger-as-burden metaphor?

Definition
	A conventional metaphor in which anger is represented as a physical burden.

Examples (English
	Here are some examples:
	Unburdening himself of his anger gave him a sense of relief. He carries his anger around with him. He has a chip on his shoulder. You'll feel better if you get it off your chest.

Generic
	An anger-as-burden metaphor is a kind of
	What is a metaphor for anger?

Source
	Kovecses 1986

Context for this page:

Concept module: anger-as-burden metaphor
In modular book: Metaphors in English, by Eugene E. Loos (general editor), Susan Anderson (editor), Dwight H. Day, Jr. (editor), Paul C. Jordan (editor), and J. Douglas Wingate (editor)
In bookshelf: Lexicon

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