millstone around one's neck

noun

A heavy responsibility that is difficult to bear.

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Meanings

noun

alternative millstone round one's neck

  1. figurativelyA heavy responsibility that is difficult to bear.

Origin

Referring to Matthew 18:6 in the Bible.

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