take the pressure off

idiom

: to reduce the amount of stress felt by

Hiring more teachers would help take the pressure off our staff.

Examples of take the pressure off in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Creating special rituals together to take the pressure off, build trust, and just have fun is another way to connect with your teen, according to Dr. Weiner. —

Melissa Willets, Parents, 19 July 2024 Reyes advises her clients, many of whom are Latine, to be kind to themselves and take the pressure off when possible. —

Mekita Rivas, refinery29.com, 13 Feb. 2024 There’s plenty of support in the midfoot, and the rearfoot helps take the pressure off of your heels. —

Sara Coughlin, SELF, 18 June 2024 This also helps take the pressure off of your joints for less fatigue, muscle tightness, and knee, back, and leg pain over time. —

Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for take the pressure off

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