[place] a burden on {sb}
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to impose a difficult or heavy responsibility, obligation, or hardship on an individual
- The sudden medical expenses placed a heavy financial burden on the family.
- She didn't want to place a burden on her friends, so she tried to solve her problems on her own.
- The company's decision to downsize placed a significant burden on the remaining employees.
- Taking care of an ailing family member can place an emotional and physical burden on the caregiver.
- The teacher didn't want to place a burden on the students by assigning too much homework.