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
JettaYET-tahDutch
Vinson['vinsn]
Arsenioahr-SE-nyo (Spanish, Italian)Spanish, Portuguese, Italian
Mahinder-Indian (Sikh)
Akamu-Hawaiian
Gita-Indian, Hindi