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
Baki-Arabic
Cathrine-Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Case[keis]
Carlman-Ancient Germanic
Seona-Scottish
Toirdhealbhach-Irish