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millstone around one's neck

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

A heavy responsibility that is difficult to bear.

figuratively

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

millstone grit Millstones millstream Millstreet Millthorpe Milltimber

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