This job is a millstone around my neck.
Dette job er en hæmsko for mig.
My debts are a millstone round my neck.
Mine gældsbyrder er en hæmsko for mig.
she threatened to become a millstone round his neck.
hun truede med at blive en hæmsko for ham.
His lazy son, who refuses to do any work, is a millstone round his neck.
Hans dovne søn, der nægter at udføre noget arbejde, er en hæmsko for ham.
She felt like a millstone around his neck.
Hun følte sig som en hæmsko for ham.
The financial burden was a millstone that weighed heavily on the company.
Den økonomiske byrde var en hæmsko, der vejede tungt på virksomheden.
Carrying the guilt was like a millstone around his heart.
At bære skylden var som en hæmsko omkring hans hjerte.
The scandal became a millstone around the politician's career.
Skandalen blev en hæmsko for politikeren karriere.
The unresolved conflict was a millstone in their relationship.
Den uløste konflikt var en hæmsko i deres forhold.
The outdated technology was a millstone dragging down the company's progress.
Den forældede teknologi var en hæmsko, der bremsede virksomhedens fremskridt.
The negative public image became a millstone that hindered the company's growth.
Det negative offentlige image blev en hæmsko, der hæmmede virksomhedens vækst.
The unresolved legal issues were a millstone hanging over the project.
De uløste juridiske spørgsmål var en hæmsko, der hang over projektet.
The lack of communication was a millstone in their marriage.
Manglen på kommunikation var en hæmsko i deres ægteskab.
The constant criticism was like a millstone on her self-esteem.
Den konstante kritik var som en hæmsko for hendes selvværd.
That expression is a millstone around someone's neck.
Det udtryk er en millstone om halsen.
Kilde: VOA Slow English - Word StoriesI'd like to call asher millstone to the stand.
Jeg vil gerne kalde Asher Millstone til standplads.
Kilde: The Good Place Season 2For example, student debt is a millstone for many young people.
For eksempel er studiegæld en millstone for mange unge mennesker.
Kilde: VOA Slow English - Word StoriesSo, we also use the word millstone to describe a serious responsibility, problem, or concern.
Så vi bruger også ordet millstone til at beskrive et alvorligt ansvar, problem eller bekymring.
Kilde: VOA Slow English - Word StoriesThe most ancient millstone was unearthed just nearby.
Den ældste millstone blev fundet lige i nærheden.
Kilde: A Bite of China Season 1They have also unearthed fragments of various artifacts, including a millstone, bottles, and painted pottery.
De har også fundet fragmenter af forskellige artefakter, herunder en millstone, flasker og malet keramik.
Kilde: CRI Online March 2023 CollectionThe founding fathers and mothers, modestly dressed in millstone ruffs, had given way to their children.
Grundlæggerne, beskedent klædt i millstone-krave, havde givet plads til deres børn.
Kilde: The Power of Art - Rembrandt Harmenszoon van RijnWe could also say the debt is a millstone around their necks or a monkey on their backs.
Vi kan også sige, at gælden er en millstone om deres hals eller en abe på deres ryg.
Kilde: VOA Slow English - Word StoriesA millstone is a very large, heavy stone used for grinding things such as grain or corn.
En millstone er en meget stor, tung sten, der bruges til at male ting som korn eller majs.
Kilde: VOA Slow English - Word StoriesIt's satisfying because you see the results straight away. It's not just about putting it through the millstones.
Det er tilfredsstillende, fordi du kan se resultaterne med det samme. Det handler ikke kun om at putte det gennem millstones.
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