"weight off someone's shoulders" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} weight off someone's shoulders
  1. A worry, concern or burden removed. Synonyms: weight off someone's mind, relief Translations (Translations): taakka pois harteilta (Finnish), helpotus (Finnish), soulagement [masculine] (French)
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