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
Balthasar-Judeo-Christian Legend
Kine-Norwegian
Jeremiahjer-ə-MIE-ə (English)English, Biblical
MetodĚJ-Czech
Kreios-Greek Mythology
MarjattaMAHR-yaht-tahFinnish