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Today's Idiom = "Ball And Chain"






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Ball And Chain ( one's punishment; the burden that one must carry ... )

"Ball And Chain"



A ball in chain is a difficult responsibility that takes your time and effort.

Example: "I am in medical school now, so that's my ball and chain."





Bait And Switch

Bank On Something


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