Albatross
Albatross noun - (figurative) something that hinders or handicaps.
Usage example: she was an albatross around his neck
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- score and albatross
- score and check
- obstruction and albatross
- obstruction and check
- limitation and albatross
- limitation and check
- handicap and albatross
- handicap and check
- impediment and albatross
- impediment and check
- hindrance and albatross
- hindrance and check
- obstacle and albatross
- obstacle and check
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