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lighten off

Phrasal-verb Emotional relief

Meaning

to feel or make something less serious or stressful

Example Sentences

"Talking to friends helped me lighten off the pressure."

Related Expressions

speak for

to represent someone’s opinion or view

push up

to make something increase in value or price

win over

to persuade someone to support you or your ideas

hold up

to cause delay or slow down progress

try on

to put on clothes to see if they fit or look good

rise above failure

to overcome failure and continue striving towards goals