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monkey on one's back
Noun
figuratively
Japanese Meaning
（比喩的に）特に麻薬に対する依存症を指す。 / （比喩的に）持続する苦悩や心配、あるいはその原因となる状態を指す。
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(figuratively) An addiction, especially to narcotic drugs. / (figuratively) A state of persistent distress or worry or the cause of such a state.
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monkey on one's back
After years of recovery, the monkey on one's back can suddenly reappear and threaten to pull one back into narcotics.
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After years of recovery, the monkey on one's back can suddenly reappear and threaten to pull one back into narcotics.
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