English Explanatory Dictionary

millstone around one's neck

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A heavy responsibility that is difficult to bear.

Word forms

millstone around one's neck millstone round one's neck

Etymology

Referring to Matthew 18:6 in the Bible.

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