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a load off mind

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*a load off one's mind

 and *a weight off one's mind

Fig. the relief from a mental burden gained by saying what one is thinking or by speaking one's mind. (*Typically: get ~; take ~.) I think you'll feel better after you get a load off your mind.

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a load off your mind

a big problem you do not have to worry about any more Finally getting a job was a huge load off my mind.

Usage notes: sometimes used with real: I'm so relieved I don't have to give a speech - it's a real load off my mind.

See also: load, mind, off