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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

fume at

to feel or show anger towards someone or something

make up after

to become friends again after an argument

line questions up

to prepare queries in an organized list

lift your mood

to make yourself or someone feel happier

hint at

to suggest or imply something indirectly about the future

dwell on

to think too much about something unpleasant