- ball and chain
- ядро на цепи/чугунный шар на цепи, прикованный к ноге каторжника
Большой англо-русский учебный словарь сочетаемости. Кауль М.Р., Хидекель С.С. 2010.
ball and chain
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ball and chain — n [singular] 1.) something that limits your freedom and stops you from doing what you want to do ▪ The lower tech side of the business was seen as a ball and chain. 2.) a heavy metal ball on a chain, tied to a prisoner s legs, to stop the… … Dictionary of contemporary English
ball and chain — a type of prisoner s restraint, 1818; as one s wife, 1920 … Etymology dictionary
Ball and chain — A ball and chain is a physical restraint device historically used on prisoners.Ball and chain may also refer to: * a physical restraint consisting of a large, heavy metal ball with a chain attached to a prisoner s leg by a manacle. * a… … Wikipedia
ball and chain — 1. a heavy iron ball fastened by a chain to a prisoner s leg. 2. burdensome restraint: The steady accumulation of small debts was a ball and chain to his progress. 3. Slang (disparaging and offensive). a man s wife (often used facetiously). [1825 … Universalium
ball and chain — noun a) A heavy iron ball attached to a prisoners leg by a chain as a means of restraint. Take away this ball and chain. b) Ones wife, as a symbol of restraint … Wiktionary
ball and chain — This term refers to a burden or problem that ties you down and prevents you from doing what you want. It can also refer to one s spouse. Our holiday home has become a ball and chain it s too much work! … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
ball-and-chain — n Marriage. I m too young to put on the ball and chain. 1980s … Historical dictionary of American slang
Ball and Chain (Social Distortion song) — Infobox Single Name = Ball and Chain Artist = Social Distortion from Album = Social Distortion Released = March 27, 1990 Format = Recorded = 1989 Genre = Alternative rock Length = 5:44 Label = Epic Writer = Mike Ness Producer = Dave Jerden… … Wikipedia
Ball and Chain (Elton John song) — Single infobox Name = Ball and Chain Artist = Elton John from Album = Jump Up! B side = The Retreat Released = September, 1982 Genre = Pop, Rock Length = 3:27 Label = Geffen (US/Canada) Rocket Records Writer = Elton John, Gary Osborne Last single … Wikipedia
ball and chain — noun a heavy metal ball secured by a chain to the leg of a prisoner to prevent escape … English new terms dictionary
ball and chain — n a spouse, usually one s wife. This jocular phrase was heard in English speaking areas throughout the 20th century and is still sometimes used ironically … Contemporary slang
