Meaning of the word "ball and chain" in English
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ball and chain
US /bɔl ənd tʃeɪn/
UK /bɔl ənd tʃeɪn/
Idiom
1.
something or someone that restricts one's freedom or progress
Example:
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He felt his job was a ball and chain, preventing him from pursuing his dreams.
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Some people view marriage as a ball and chain, but others see it as a partnership.
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