weight off someone's shoulders

noun

A worry, concern or burden removed.

“My blood tests came back all clear, which was a huge weight off my shoulders.”

Meanings

noun
  1. A worry, concern or burden removed.

    My blood tests came back all clear, which was a huge weight off my shoulders.

    Synonyms: weight off someone's mind, relief

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA worry, concern or burden removed.

Translations

Finnish taakka pois harteilta, helpotus
  • taakka pois harteiltaTranslations
  • helpotusTranslations
French soulagement
  • soulagementTranslations
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Chicago

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