to be a drag on someone; to impede or obstruct someone's progress.

To be a hindrance or a drag on someone; to hold someone back from action or progress.

(metaphor) to hinder or hold someone back; to obstruct progress or prevent someone from reaching their goal, often through personal relationships or poor performance in one area that affects the whole.

To pull someone back; to hinder or obstruct someone from behind, making it difficult for them to complete a task.