excess baggage
Americannoun
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passenger baggage weighing in excess of the allowed amount.
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Informal. an unnecessary burden.
Example Sentences
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"That's one of the reasons we are so aggressive about eliminating the scourge of passengers with excess baggage," he added.
From BBC
The “Blast From the Past” and “Excess Baggage” star then dropped the orange-hued berry, adding that it was “definitely not” a tomato because of the leaves growing from the plant — a bush that was partially behind a gate.
From Los Angeles Times
"Sometimes you need to shake off the excess baggage and enjoy the moment," confirms Jessica.
From BBC
“This is like an excess baggage that the Indonesian government is carrying,” said Elrika Hamdi, an energy finance analyst based in Jakarta.
From Washington Post
Delta’s SkyMiles program rules, for example, explicitly state that “tickets purchased to carry excess baggage such as musical instruments and pets or to provide extra space for the primary passenger” cannot earn miles.
From Washington Post
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