ˌload sb ˈdown

ˌload sb ˈdown
phrasal verb
1) if you are loaded down with a lot of heavy things, you are carrying them
She was loaded down with luggage.[/ex]
2) if you are loaded down with responsibilities, problems or work, you have more than you can deal with

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