Correct option is C
- Idiom Meaning: "To get the monkey off one’s back" means to eliminate a persistent problem or burden.
- Usage Example: "Quitting smoking got the monkey off his back" means problem solved.
- Context Fit: The idiom specifically refers to relieving a burden.
- Clarity: Option (C) is the precise idiomatic expression.
- The correct answer is (C) To get the monkey off one’s back.