Ball and chain
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"ball and chain" Tanımı ve Anlamı

ball and chain
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something that limits or takes away one's freedom to do what one wants
ball and chain definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "ball and chain" and when to use it?

The idiom "ball and chain" has its origin in the practices of the criminal justice system, particularly during the 18th and 19th centuries. In those times, prisoners were often physically restrained by chains or iron balls attached to their ankles as a means of preventing escape. This literal ball and chain served as a symbol of imprisonment and restriction. It is often used when discussing personal experiences, particularly in the realm of romantic relationships, to convey a sense of feeling tied down or limited by a partner.

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heavy iron ball attached to a prisoner by a chain

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The strict rules and regulations of the company felt like a suffocating ball and chain to the employees, stifling creativity and innovation.
For Tom, his smartphone addiction had become a digital ball and chain, constantly distracting him and impeding his productivity.
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