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
Rupinder-Indian (Sikh)
Mariana['mɛəri'ænə]
Kelvin['kelvin]
Lisbet-Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Briggs[brigz]
Santinosahn-TEE-noItalian