be a weight off (one's) shoulders

be a weight off (one's) shoulders

To be a relief after having shared what one is thinking or feeling with others, or upon no longer having a particular problem. I finally completed my tax return for this year. That's a weight off my shoulders! Talking over my problem with my close friend was a weight off my shoulders.See also: off, shoulder, weight

be a ˌweight off your ˈshoulders

used to say that you are glad that you do not have to worry about something any longer: Finally paying off my debts was a great weight off my shoulders.See also: off, shoulder, weight