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al·ba·tross around ones neck

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  1. albatross around ones necknoun

    Something that one is associated with that keeps one from succeeding in what they want to achieve.

  2. Etymology: Originated from an old maritime tale that killing an albatross brings bad luck and subsequently wrapping it around the killer's neck signifies the curse. Nowadays, people more often refer to the latter (the punishment) as the cause of the bad luck rather than the former.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of albatross around ones neck in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of albatross around ones neck in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5


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  • albatros autour du cou lesFrench
  • Albatros circa collum eiusLatin

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