be a weight off (one's) shoulders



be a weight off (one's) shoulders

To be a relief after having shared what one is thinking or feeling with others, or upon no longer having a particular problem. I finally completed my tax return for this year. That's a weight off my shoulders! Talking over my problem with my close friend was a weight off my shoulders.
See also: off, shoulder, weight

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Gaiana-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Galenos-Ancient Greek
GussieGUS-eeEnglish
Ryouṙyo:Japanese
LibbyLIB-eeEnglish
Metrophanes-Ancient Greek