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a monkey on back |
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a monkey on somebody's back (American & Australian) a serious problem that will not go away The divorce proceedings are a monkey on her back. a monkey on your back a serious problem that you cannot forget When you know you have to do everything perfectly, it puts a giant monkey on your back. Usage notes: also used in the form get the monkey off your back (to end a problem): By winning the championship, this team has finally got the monkey off its back. Etymology: based on an earlier meaning of a monkey on your back (a habit of using an illegal drug) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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