lighten (one's) load

To help make something less difficult, upsetting, or overwhelming for one. Thankfully my wife's family will be there when we move to help lighten our load a bit. I'm so sorry for your loss, Jen. If there's anything we can do to lighten your load, please don't hesitate to ask.

See also: lighten, load

See also:

lighten
lighten the load
be at (one's) service
be at somebody's service
give (one) a/the feel of (something)
be at somebody's command
be at (one's) command
help a lame dog over a stile
lame
furrow

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