take the pressure off
idiom
: to reduce the amount of stress felt by
Hiring more teachers would help take the pressure off our staff.
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Dallas Cowboys The Cowboys must improve their running game to take the pressure off Dak Prescott.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
Xhaka’s return to fitness has led to more stability in midfield, which has also helped to take the pressure off the defensive line.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
With conservatives in power looking to slash spending next year, letting the administration make the decision would take the pressure off lawmakers.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 30 Dec. 2024
So take the pressure off of yourself because the world is always going to put pressure on you.
—Alex Apatoff, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
Xhaka’s return to fitness has led to more stability in midfield, which has also helped to take the pressure off the defensive line.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
With conservatives in power looking to slash spending next year, letting the administration make the decision would take the pressure off lawmakers.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 30 Dec. 2024
So take the pressure off of yourself because the world is always going to put pressure on you.
—Alex Apatoff, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Take the pressure off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20the%20pressure%20off. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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