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A weight off your mind

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01 / UNDERSTAND

Meaning in plain English

A feeling of relief because a problem or worry has been resolved.

02 / SEE IT IN CONTEXT

The expression in a sentence

  1. Knowing the application had arrived was a weight off my mind.

03 / CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

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Which expression from this lesson matches this meaning?

A feeling of relief because a problem or worry has been resolved.
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A weight off your mind — A feeling of relief because a problem or worry has been resolved.

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A feeling of relief because a problem or worry has been resolved.

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When to use it

Use it conversationally after receiving reassuring news or dealing with something that has troubled you.

More examples in context

  • Finding the missing passport was a weight off her mind.
  • It will be a weight off our minds when the repairs are finished.

Usage note

Change your to match the person feeling relief. “A load off your mind” is a useful variation. It refers to relief from worry, not physical weight loss.

A short conversation

A: Did the landlord confirm the new moving date?
B: Yes, and that is a weight off my mind. We can finally book the van.
A: I am glad the uncertainty is over.

One more practice question

Which news is a weight off someone’s mind?

A. A new problem that creates more worry.
B. Confirmation that a problem they were worried about is resolved.

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B. The news removes an existing concern and brings relief.

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Meaning and usage checked against Cambridge Dictionary. Explanations, examples and conversation are original.

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