A BALL AND CHAIN - Định nghĩa trong Từ điển tiếng Anh
a ball and chain (noun)
Giải nghĩa:
Heavy metal ball attached to a chain and fastened around a prisoner's feet to prevent escape.
Ví dụ:
The prisoner was attached to a ball and chain, making escape almost impossible.
a ball and chain (noun)
Giải nghĩa:
A person's spouse, especially when regarded as burdensome or restrictive.
Ví dụ:
He often complained about his wife being a ball and chain, restricting his freedom.
Cách sử dụng
The expression "a ball and chain" is used to describe a situation or a person that is holding you back from doing something you want to do. It can also describe a person or thing that is making your life difficult or unpleasant. The expression comes from the idea of a heavy metal ball that prisoners were forced to carry around their ankles as a form of punishment, making it difficult for them to move freely.
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