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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Arenas could help take the pressure off, especially as the stakes are raised in the coming weeks.
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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
Instead, he’s learned to take the pressure off and just do his best, every day.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 24 Nov. 2025
Her sons often lent a hand during their school lunch breaks to help take the pressure off their mother.
—Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
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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
Instead, he’s learned to take the pressure off and just do his best, every day.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 24 Nov. 2025
Her sons often lent a hand during their school lunch breaks to help take the pressure off their mother.
—Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 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 16 Feb. 2026.
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