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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
ŚWiĘTopeŁKshvyen-TAW-pewkPolish (Archaic)
Susanasoo-SAH-nah (Spanish)Spanish, Portuguese
OtisO-tisEnglish
Deniel-Breton
ChandlerCHAND-lərEnglish
BronteBRAHN-teeEnglish (Rare)
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