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Ball and Chain
DEFINITION: The phrase "ball and chain" can be used to refer to one's spouse (often wife) either affectionately or negatively.
EXAMPLE: I guess it's time to go back to the old ball and chain. |
"I just dropped off my thesis. You were so incredibly helpful in this process. I work full time and knew that I would not have time to go over 80 pages with a fine-toothed comb the way that you did. "
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