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.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
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