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1st June 2024

That's a weight off my mind

We use this expression when we were worried about something but now the situation has changed and we are not worried any more
Usage
Written: 
Yes
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
Don't worry, you don't need to work late tomorrow night. I'll do it.
Oh thanks. That's a weight off my mind. I was really dreading it.
Example 2
Oh look this is Martha's credit card. What's it doing down here?
Really? You must call her and tell her. She's been so worried that someone might have stolen it.
Okay, I'll call her right now - that'll be a weight off her mind!

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