weight off (one's) mind



weight off (one's) mind

The relief felt after sharing what one is thinking or feeling with others, or upon no longer having a particular problem. Having a night out to talk over my problem with my close friend helped me get a weight off my mind. I finally completed my tax return for this year. That's a weight off my mind!
See also: mind, off, weight

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Stein[stain]
Gustaaf-Dutch
Myfanwy-Welsh
Percy['pə:si]
Alexiaə-LEK-see-ə (English)French, English (Modern)
SophoclesSAHF-u-kleez (English)Ancient Greek (Latinized)