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a millstone around (someone's) neck What does a millstone around (someone's) neck mean?	a continual burden or handicap	The empty store was a millstone around the neck of the small businessman.
a millstone around (someone's) neck What does a millstone around (someone's) neck mean?	a burden or handicap for someone	My parents' condominium is a millstone around their neck and I hope that they can sell it.
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A Millstone Around (someone's) Neck Idiom