VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

Ball and Chain

Meaning:

1. One’s spouse (derogatory but often affectionate); 2. an ongoing burden

Examples:

  • Most men come to want the ball and chain.
  • Don't look at me like I'm the old ball and chain.
  • It would be like a ball and chain.
  • He's free of this ball and chain.
  • I won't just be a ball and chain.
  • See the old ball and chain.
  • I mean, I really want to thank you guys for saving me from the old ball and chain.
  • Where are our friends, Ball and Chain?
  • Where is the old ball and chain?
  • So there's no need for a ball and chain.