Debt can be a burden if not managed well.

Meaning: This sentence cautions that owing money, or being in debt, can be challenging and stressful if not handled responsibly.

Choice of Words: Debt is money owed to another person or organization. Burden means something that is difficult to carry or deal with. Managed means to oversee or control something. Well means in a satisfactory or successful manner.

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