A load off your feet Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To sit down and rest after standing or walking for a long time; to give your feet a break.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, spoken expression. Often used as 'take a load off your feet' or 'it's a load off my feet.' Refers specifically to the physical relief of sitting after standing or walking, not to emotional relief ('a weight off my shoulders'). Common in casual invitations: 'Come in, take a load off your feet.'
Example Sentences
After shopping all day, sitting down was a load off my feet.
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Please, come in and take a load off your feet.
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It feels good to put my feet up and get a load off my feet after work.
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You must be tired—take a seat and get a load off your feet.
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After that hike, finding a bench was a real load off our feet.
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Let’s grab some coffee and get a load off our feet for a while.
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