albatross around one's neck
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albatross around one's neck
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From The Rime of the Ancient Mariner (1798) by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, wherein a sailor's killing of an albatross brings bad luck and results in the dead bird being hung around the killer's neck by his crewmates.
noun albatross round one's neck
- A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed. He bought the properties last year hoping to make a profit by reselling them; however, with the economic downturn, they have become an albatross around his neck.
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noun thing that hinders
| Français | poids |
|---|---|
| Deutsch | Klotz am Bein |
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