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
Barrfind-Irish
Braxton['brækstən]
Alejoah-LE-khoSpanish
FadİMe-Turkish
Bennie['beni]
BrittonBRIT-ənEnglish