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excess baggage

Pronunciation: [ɪkˈsɛs ˈbæɡɪdʒ]

Phrase

Learn how to use excess baggage in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “travel”

(noun) extra luggage or bags that you bring on a trip, which usually means paying more money. Imagine if you wanted to carry a lot of bags when you fly; if you have more than allowed, it's called excess baggage.

Example

I paid for excess baggage because I wanted to take my golf clubs on vacation.

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I didn't have to worry about excess baggage since I packed very light for my trip.

Example

How much do you think excess baggage will cost us when we check in?

Context: “metaphor”

(noun) problems or difficulties from the past that you carry with you into new situations. It's like having heavy emotional bags that slow you down. For example, if someone is upset about something that happened before, that's their excess baggage.

Example

She finally let go of her excess baggage and felt free to start fresh.

Example

He couldn't enjoy his new job because he still carried excess baggage from his last job.

Example

Do you think it's important to deal with your excess baggage before starting something new?

How to pronounce excess baggage

Pronunciation: [ɪkˈsɛs ˈbæɡɪdʒ]

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Lessons with this word

  • Level A2

    Arrival

    Land, pass immigration and customs and leave the airport: English words for arrivals, baggage claim, lost luggage, shuttles and taxis, with audio.

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  • Level A2

    At the terminal

    Find your terminal, check in and hand over your bags: English words for the airport check-in desk, luggage and boarding passes, with audio.

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