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a ball and chain |
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a ball and chain something which limits your freedom Usage notes: A ball and chain was a heavy metal ball that was fastened to a prisoner's leg by a chain, used to stop them moving. The house had become a ball and chain - we couldn't sell it and neither could we rent it out. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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