a monkey on your back
a monkey on your back
a monkey on your back
: a problem that you cannot easily get rid of or solve : a problem or situation that makes you unhappy and that lasts for a long time
His drug addiction has been a monkey on his back for years.
He finally got the monkey off his back and kicked his drug addiction.
After many years of disappointment, she finally got the monkey off her back by winning the championship.
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Main Entry: monkey
