Take a load off Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫoʊd/ /ˈɔf
TAYK uh LOHD awf
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /lˈəʊd/ /ˈɒf
TAYK uh LOHD of
Definição
This is an informal expression meaning to sit down and rest, usually after standing or working for a while.
Uso & Nuances
Very informal, common in American English. Used to invite someone to sit and relax, often with 'Take a load off, your feet!' It's not used for emotional relief, just physical rest. Do not use in formal situations.
Spanish: descansar - sentarse - relajarsePortuguese (BR): sentar-se - descansar - relaxarPortuguese (PT): sentar-se - descansar - relaxarChinese (Simplified): 歇一歇 - 坐下来Chinese (Traditional): 歇一歇 - 坐下來Hindi: आराम करना - बैठनाArabic: استرح - اجلسBengali: বিশ্রাম নাও - বসে পড়োRussian: присесть - отдохнутьJapanese: 座って休む - 一息つくVietnamese: ngồi xuống nghỉ ngơiKorean: 좀 쉬어요 - 앉아서 쉬다Turkish: oturup dinlenUrdu: آرام سے بیٹھ جاؤ - تھوڑی دیر آرام کروIndonesian: duduk dan istirahat
Frases de Exemplo
Come in and take a load off.
basic
You look tired—why don't you take a load off?
basic
Let’s take a load off before dinner.
basic
Hey, grab a chair and take a load off for a bit.
natural
Long day? Come on, take a load off your feet.
natural
I’ll make us some tea—just take a load off while you wait.
natural