albatross around one's neck

albatross around one's neck  {n. phr.},  {literary}
Guilt, the haunting past, an unforgettable problem.
Even though it was an accident, John's father's death has been an albatross around John's neck.
Compare: MONKEY ON ONE'S BACK.
Categories: literary noun
Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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