whats an albatross?

Answer 1

An albatross is a sea bird. The expression "albatross around one's neck" comes from the 19th century Romantic poem "Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner" by Samuel Coleridge. In the poem, a sailor kills an albatross, which is taboo for some reason, and as a result, his ship is cursed. He is punished by having the albatross tied around his neck. (At least, that's how I remember the poem...it's been a long time since I read it). So someone with "an albatross around his neck" is being weighed down by the consequences of his actions, and is shunned by others because of his actions.

Answer 2

al·ba·tross (ăl'bə-trôs', -trŏs') pronunciation
n., pl. albatross or -tross·es.

1. Any of several large web-footed birds constituting the family Diomedeidae, chiefly of the oceans of the Southern Hemisphere, and having a hooked beak and long narrow wings.
2.
1. A constant, worrisome burden.
2. An obstacle to success.

Answer 3

Albatross-(figurative) something that hinders or handicaps.
Albatross-large web-footed birds of the southern hemisphere having long narrow wings; noted for powerful gliding flight.

Answer 4

The Bush Administration

Answer 5

An albatross is basically a sea gull.

Answer 6

Getting a 3 under par on a golf hole. An ace on a par 4 or sinking the ball in two shots on a par five.

Answer 7

I believe it is a bird that lives near the ocean. By the way, this is the government category.

Answer 8

Its a bird with one of the largest wingspans anywhere, and they live mostly out in the ocean.

Answer 9

It's a bird ;
and in golf it's 3 shots under par on a hole.

Answer 10

Think a HUGE seagull. 6-8 foot wingspan. They are a source of good luck for sailors, but if you kill one you are doomed.