Millstone round your neck meaning
What does the saying 'Millstone round your neck' mean?
Idiom: Millstone round your neck
Meaning:
A millstone around your neck is a problem that prevents you from doing what you want to do.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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