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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But what was clear was that the key to getting a whole record’s worth of material out of Wilsonwas to take the pressure off and leave him to his own devices, for hours on end.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
Nobody expects the Warriors to do anything of significance down the stretch — especially without Butler to help take the pressure off Curry.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Arenas could help take the pressure off, especially as the stakes are raised in the coming weeks.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
In truth, the Browns defense produced the goods to take the pressure off the 23-year-old rookie, who threw 11-of-20 for 209 yards, a touchdown and an interception while his famous dad watched on from the stands.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 24 Nov. 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
Nobody expects the Warriors to do anything of significance down the stretch — especially without Butler to help take the pressure off Curry.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Arenas could help take the pressure off, especially as the stakes are raised in the coming weeks.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
In truth, the Browns defense produced the goods to take the pressure off the 23-year-old rookie, who threw 11-of-20 for 209 yards, a touchdown and an interception while his famous dad watched on from the stands.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 24 Nov. 2025
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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 24 Feb. 2026.
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