TAKE A LOAD OFF | the small guide site

I look forward to weekends because I get to TAKE A
LOAD OFF and simply take it easy. I take my time and
move at a much slower pace. During the week, I TAKE A
LOAD OFF by sitting down to a cup of tea between jobs or
treating myself to a nice bowl of ramen (Japanese noodle
soup), which is perfect on cold, wintry days.

GET TO - able to
TAKE A LOAD OFF - take a break; relax
TAKE IT EASY - relax; calm down
TAKE MY TIME - not hurry; not be in a rush
PACE - speed
TREAT YOURSELF - give yourself something you like or enjoy

You can TAKE A LOAD OFF at the end of the day. You can TAKE A LOAD OFF and go on
vacation. You can even TAKE A LOAD OFF for just a few minutes to catch your breath
or take a breather. Some people TAKE A LOAD OFF by sitting in front of the TV. Others
TAKE A LOAD OFF with a glass of wine; still others TAKE A LOAD OFF by having dinner
out with friends. I sometimes TAKE A LOAD OFF by watching movies or doing some
writing. How about you? How do you TAKE A LOAD OFF?

CATCH YOUR BREATH - relax
TAKE A BREATHER - take a quick break/rest

How do you take a load off?

This subway ad says the company can pick up your load of laundry, so you can TAKE
A LOAD OFF. :-)

Here are some examples of how this idiom is used.

Maria, you've been working so hard.

Why don't you

TAKE A LOAD OFF?

Tell Paul to TAKE A LOAD OFF; he's so stressed these days.

Were you looking for us? We were just in the break room, TAKING A LOAD

OFF.

Tom, you really should TAKE A LOAD OFF.

Why don't you

ask us for help if

you need it?

I already TOOK A LOAD OFF; now, I'm ready to get back to work.

WHY DON'T YOU - you should

Alright, folks! I hope you all get some time to take a load off.

Take care, and good luck!