Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Take up thy cross the savior said nun lasst uns den leib begraben

👉 The word "take up thy cross" is a phrase used to encourage someone to bear the weight of their own suffering, often through a religious or spiritual context.

Here's a humorous version that uses the phrase: I'm not sure if I should take up my cross and do this thing here, but let me ask you one more time... take up your cross! And this example sentence is unsettling due to its use of puns and irony. The word "cross" in "take up thy cross" could be interpreted as a metaphorical way to say that the speaker needs to face their fears head-on or face up to what they're facing, which can sometimes lead to anxiety or even depression.