get a load off one's feet

get a load off (one's) feet

To relax and rest one's feet, especially by sitting down. (Usually said as a suggestion.) You've been busy around the house all day. Go ahead and get a load off your feet for a while, and I'll fix dinner for tonight. I'm eight months pregnant—please point me in the direction of a comfy chair so I can get a load off my feet. Hey, you're our guest—have a seat, get a load off your feet.

See also: feet, get, load, off

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get a load off one’s feet

and take a load off one’s feet

tv. to sit down and relax. Sit down and get a load off your feet. I need to relax somewhere and take a load off my feet.

See also: feet, get, load, off

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