Meaning of 'Albatross around your neck'
What does the saying 'Albatross around your neck' mean?
Idiom: Albatross around your neck
Meaning:
An albatross around, or round, your neck is a problem resulting from something you did that stops you from being successful.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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