get some weight 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 some weight 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 some weight off my feet. Hey, you're our guest—have a seat, get some weight off your feet.
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