millstone around one's neck
Meaning: A burden or handicap, or a source of worry or concern.
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Category: Body & Senses
Origin: A millstone is a very heavy stone on which one grinds grain in a mill. If a millstone were tied around one's neck, it would be a great burden.
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