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• (UK) albatross round one's neck

Noun

albatross around one's neck ‎(uncountable)

1. (idiomatic) A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.

   He bought the properties last year hoping to make a profit by reselling them; however, with the economic downturn, they have become an albatross around his neck.