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Ball Chain Term Refers Burden Problem Ties Prevents

Phrase/Idiom ball and chain
Definition This term refers to a burden or problem that ties you down and prevents you from doing what you want to do.
Example My holiday mountain house has become a ball and chain – it’s just too much work to be done!

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