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Weight off your shoulders What does Weight off your shoulders mean?	If something is a weight off your shoulders, you have relieved yourself of a burden, normally a something that has been troubling you or worrying you.
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work out (a problem) What does "work out (a problem)" mean?	to solve a problem, to provide the details of something	I spent the weekend trying to work out the budget estimates for next year.
off one`s chest What does "off one`s chest" mean?	something is removed so that it does not bother you anymore	I talked to my friend for a long time and I was able to get some problems off my chest.
have oneself something What does "have oneself something" mean?	use or consume something	I decided to have myself a drink before leaving for the movie.
stand adjourned What does "stand adjourned" mean?	to be dismissed or to end (used for a meeting)	"This meeting now stands adjourned."
boot out What does "boot out" mean?	to make someone leave, to get rid of someone	The boy was booted out of high school for smoking on the school grounds.
turn the other cheek What does "turn the other cheek" mean?	to ignore someone's abuse or insult, to not hit back when someone hits you	The children were told that they should turn the other cheek when they were attacked by someone.

hate (someone`s) guts What does "hate (someone`s) guts" mean?	feel very strong dislike for someone	I absolutely hate the apartment manager's guts after she caused me so many problems.
in the wake of (something) What does "in the wake of (something)" mean?	as a result of something, following something	In the wake of the large number of people who have recently left our company we will need to hire some new people.
Champagne taste on a beer budget What does "Champagne taste on a beer budget" mean?	Someone who lives above their means and likes things they cannot afford has champagne taste on a beer budget.
Leave well alone What does "Leave well alone" mean?	If you leave something well alone, you keep a safe distance from it, either physically or metaphorically.
By a long chalk What does "By a long chalk" mean?	(UK) If you beat somebody by a long chalk, you win easily and comfortably.
bird in hand is worth two in the bush What does "bird in hand is worth two in the bush" mean?	do not risk losing something that you have by trying to get something that is not certain	"You should accept the job offer with the lower salary now rather than waiting for a better job. Remember that a bird in hand is worth two in the bush."

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Weight Off Your Shoulders Idiom