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Noun Concept
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millstone
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Any load that is difficult to carry WordNet 3.0
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Any load that is difficult to carry WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
Often in a millstone round one's neck (referring to Matthew 18:6 in the Bible): a heavy responsibility that is difficult to bear. Wiktionary
Heavy responsibility. Wiktionary (translation)
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Paying the mortgage every month is a millstone round their necks. Wiktionary
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