Phrase guide

excess baggage

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Luggage which exceeds the allowable size or weight (as for an airline flight or train trip), and for which an extra fee must therefore be paid.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: literally, uncountable

Topics: lifestyle, tourism, transport, travel

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noun

Meaning 2

Something or someone not needed or not wanted; something or someone of little use or importance; something or someone considered burdensome.

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Usage: idiomatic, uncountable

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noun

Meaning 3

A dubious or unhelpful mental outlook, emotional disposition, or personal history.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, uncountable

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