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take a load off

idiom
Meaning

To go from a standing position to a sitting one.


Origin

disputed origin

Likely an ellipsis of take a load off one's feet.

Examples
SIMPLE

You look tired, so take a load off and sit down.

CONTEXTUAL

After standing for six hours at the event, I was happy to take a load off in a comfortable chair.

COMPLEX

The weary traveler entered the tavern, eager to take a load off his aching feet after a long day of walking through the mountains.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    blow one's load

    To ejaculate, to cum.

  2. 02

    cross to take up

    Alternative form of cross to bear.

  3. 03

    dump one's load

    To ejaculate, cum, inseminate, or defecate

  4. 04

    forget to take one's medication this morning

    To be annoyed or irritable, or to behave in an ill-mannered way, particularly in the morning.

  5. 05

    give and take

    A process of compromise or accommodation.

  6. 06

    give someone an inch and someone will take a mile

    Alternative form of give them an inch and they'll take a mile.

  7. 07

    I take it

    Used to express one's understanding of another's position.

  8. 08

    kick ass and take names

    To beat someone in a competition, fight, or other situation.

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