English Explanatory Dictionary

take a load off

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To go from a standing position to a sitting one.

Pronunciation

En-au-take a load off.ogg

Word forms

take a load off takes a load off taking a load off took a load off taken a load off

Etymology

Likely an ellipsis of take a load off one's feet.

Synonyms

sit sit down

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