English / idiom
An Albatross Around My Neck
MEANING IN ENGLISH
A heavy, persistent burden or psychological guilt that hinders success or freedom.
In context
01
That past failed enterprise felt like an albatross around my neck until I finally paid off the debt.
02
His fear of failure remained an albatross around his neck, preventing him from chasing grand ambitions.
Synonyms
heavy burden,millstone around one's neck,psychological baggage
Antonyms
asset,blessing,liberation
Collocations
become an albatross around my neck,hang like an albatross around one's neck,carry an albatross around one's neck