albatross round one's neck
albatross round one's neck is the alternative form of albatross around one's neck.
Meaning of albatross around one's neck
Noun
albatross around one's neck
- A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.
- He bought the properties last year hoping to make a profit by reselling them; however, with the economic downturn, they have become an albatross around his neck.
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- Albatross round one's neck is the alternative form of albatross around one's neck.
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