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To schlep means "to carry or drag something with effort." Whether it's hauling groceries, moving furniture, or lugging suitcases through the airport, this Yiddish borrowing captures the laborious side of life. Next time you're hoisting something heavy, you can say you're schlepping it instead.
Example: I had to schlep the heavy bags up three flights of stairs to my apartment.
