albatross round one's neck

A form of albatross around one's neck — A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.

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Meanings

noun
  1. alternativeidiomaticAlternative form of albatross around one's neck.
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APA

albatross round one's neck. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/albatross%20round%20one's%20neck

MLA

“albatross round one's neck.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/albatross%20round%20one's%20neck. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “albatross round one's neck,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/albatross%20round%20one's%20neck.

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