Monkey on my back
Posted by SR on October 30, 2003
In Reply to: Monkey on my back posted by Tonie Gurley on October 30, 2003
: What does the term I have a monkey on my back mean?
"Get this monkey off my back!"... to stop a bad habit; to be rid of a problem or hang-up.
I have to get this monkey off my back. I have to stop gambling.
No idea on origin though.
- Monkey on my back Dipsomaniac 30/October/03
- Monkey on my shoulder Lewis 31/October/03