ball and chain

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim A heavy iron ball attached to a prisoner's leg by a chain as a means of restraint.

   “In those days a prisoner here had to carry his ball and chain when he was walking to the chow hall.”

2. isim One's spouse, especially a wife, as a symbol of restraint.

   “I'll have to ask the old ball and chain and get back to you.”

3. isim Anything that restricts one's freedom or opportunities.

   “His boss turned his conscientiousness into a ball and chain by giving him all the hard jobs.”