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monkey off (one's) back

monkey off (one's) back

The elimination of a persistent burden or problem. I can't wait until I'm done paying my student loans—that will be a monkey off my back!
See also: back, monkey, off

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Gillian['dʒiliən]
MphatsoMPAH-tsoSouthern African, Chewa
Gabrijela-Croatian
NilesNIELZ, NIE-əlzEnglish
Henrikahen-REE-kahSwedish
Mael-Breton
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