idiom
Ball and chain
BAWL and CHAYN
bɔːl ænd tʃeɪnListen
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Syllable breakdown
ballandchain
Dictionary meaning
Something that restricts one's freedom or is a heavy burden.
Examples
- This mortgage has become a real ball and chain.
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