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Definition |
to rest after a period of hard work |
Examples |
1) After a long day at work, she decided to
take a load off and unwind in a hammock. 2) When someone
offered to carry her heavy bags, she felt relieved and gladly let him
help her take a load off. |
Etymology |
The term is likely derived from the idea of
unburdening oneself from physical or mental strain, with "load"
referring to a heavy burden or responsibility. |
Synonyms |
loosen up, chill out, kick back |
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