This page is about the idiom a weight off your shoulders
Meaning
You can say a weight is off your shoulders if you no longer have to worry about something or deal with something difficult.
- Thanks so much for agreeing to take care of Snoopy while I'm away. It's a weight off my shoulders knowing that a real dog lover will be looking after her.
- I think it was a real weight off Cathy's shoulders when you offered to take care of the arrangements. She's got so much else to deal with at the moment.
Origin: Probably related to the fact that if someone is carrying a heavy object across their shoulders, and they put it down, it's "a weight off their shoulders".
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Đọc giọng UK Đọc giọng US
Anh-Việt Anh-Anh Đồng nghĩa
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have complete peace of mind
đầu óc hoàn toàn thanh thản
don't let your mind wander!
đừng để đầu óc anh phân tán vào chuyện khác!
nhà thông thái xuất chúng
he is one of the greatest minds of the age
ông ta là nhà thông thái xuất chúng của thời đại
I can't think where I left my umbrella, my mind's a complete blank
tôi không thể nhớ tôi đã để cây dù ở đâu, trí nhớ tôi hoàn toàn trống rỗng
at the back of one's mind
be in two minds about something (doing something)
phân vân về việc gì (về làm gì)
be (take) a load (weight) off somebody's mind
[làm cho] trút bỏ được gánh nặng lo âu khỏi tâm trí ai
be of one's mind about somebody (something)
đồng ý, nhất trí (về ai, về việc gì)
be on one's mind; have something on one's mind
my deputy has resigned, so I got a lot on my mind just now
người thay quyền tôi đã từ chức, cho nên hiện nay tôi đang rất lo lắng
you must be out of your mind if you think I'm going to lend you £50
mày hẳn là điên nếu mày nghĩ rằng tao sẽ cho mày mượn 50 bảng Anh
bear (keep) somebody (something) in mind
nhớ đến (ai, cái gì) trong trí
we have no vacancies now, but we'll certainly bear your application in mind
hiện nay chúng tôi không chỗ trống, nhưng chắc chắn là chúng tôi sẽ nhớ đến đơn xin việc của anh
blow one's (somebody's) mind
boggle somebody's (the) mind
bring (call) somebody (something) to mind
I know her face but I can't call her name to mind
tôi biết mặt cô ta nhưng không nhớ lại được tên cô ta
cast one's mind back [to something]
change one's (somebody's) mind
close one's mind to something
"have you any suggestions?" "nothing immediately springs to mind"
"anh có gợi ý gì không?" "ngay bây giờ chưa có ý gì nảy ra trong đầu óc tôi cả"
concentrate the (one's) mind
ease somebody's conscience (mind)
give one's mind to something
give somebody a piece of one's mind
go out of (slip) one's mind
have… an enquiring… turn of mind
have a memory (mind) like a sieve
có khả năng độc lập đưa ra ý kiến; có khả năng quyết định độc lập
have a [good] mind to do something
have half a mind to do something
muốn làm gì một cách vừa phải
have it in mind to do something
have somebody (something) in mind [for something]
cho (ai, cái gì) là thích hợp (cho công việc gì)
trong trí tưởng tượng; trong ký ức
keep one's mind on something
tiếp tục chú tâm vào điều gì
keep your mind on the job
hãy tiếp tục chú tâm vào công việc
đi đến một quyết định, quyết định
have you made your mind up where to go for your holiday?
Anh đã quyết định đi nghỉ ở đâu chưa?
make up one's mind to [doing] something
đành chấp nhận [làm] điều gì
as we can't afford a bigger house we must make up our minds to saying here
vì không đủ khả năng có được một ngôi nhà lớn hơn, chúng tôi đành chấp nhận ở lại đây
the mind (imagination) boggles
sức mạnh tinh thần cao hơn sức mạnh thể chất và vật chất
keeping to a strict diet is a question of mind over matter
giữ một chế độ ăn kiêng nghiêm ngặt là một vấn đề đòi hỏi ý chí tinh thần nhiều hơn là một vấn đề vật chất
open one's heart (mind) to somebody
poison A's mind against B
put somebody in mind of somebody (something)
làm ai nhớ lại ai (điều gì)
her way of speaking put me in mind of her mother
cách nói của chị làm tôi nhớ lại mẹ chị
put (set) one's (somebody's) mind at ease (rest)
trấn an ai, làm cho ai yên lòng
put (set, turn) one's mind to something
hết mực chú tâm đeo đuổi việc gì
you could be a very good write if you set your mind to it
anh có thể trở thành một nhà văn giỏi nếu anh chú tâm đeo đuổi nghề văn
take in one's (somebody's) mind off something
giúp quên đi những nỗi buồn phiền về cái gì
hard work always takes your mind off domestic problems
làm việc siêng năng bao giờ cũng làm cho ta quên chuyện gia đình đi
theo ý kiến tôi, theo tôi
to my mind, it's all a lot of nonsense
theo tôi đấy toàn là những điều vô lý
turn something over in one's mind
mind my bike while I go into the shop, please
làm ơn trông giùm chiếc xe đạp trong khi tôi vào quầy hàng
phản đối, phiền, khó chịu
Anh có khó chịu về tiếng ồn không?
tôi rất sẵn lòng dùng một chén rượu
Tôi hút thuốc có phiền ông không?
I mind what people think about me
tôi quan tâm với những gì người ta nghĩ về tôi
"do you mind", she said, as he pushed into the queue in front of her
"thôi cái trò ấy đi" cô ta nói khi anh ta len vào hàng đứng trước cô
(khẩu ngữ, mỉa) (nói khi chấp nhận lời mời uống rượu) tôi rất sẵn lòng
"Will you have a drink?" "I don't mind if I do"
"ông có vui lòng uống với tôi một cốc rượu?" "Tôi rất sẵn lòng"
(đặc biệt dung trong câu mệnh lệnh)
hãy lo công việc của anh đi, đừng nhúng mũi vào việc của người khác
ăn nói thận trọng lễ phép
(thường dung như một than từ)
xin hãy chú ý; anh biết không
I'm afraid I failed my exam. Mind you, I didn't have much time to study
tôi sợ thi hỏng. anh biết không tôi không có nhiều thì giờ để học
did you miss the bus? Never mind, there'll be another one in five minutes
anh trật chuyến xe buýt à? Đừng lo, sẽ có chuyến khác sau năm phút
never mind [doing] something
đừng làm việc gì, ngừng làm việc gì
Thôi đừng có nói xin lỗi nữa, ai sẽ trang trải những hư hỏng mà anh đã gây ra đây?
(khẩu ngữ) đừng hỏi (người ta sẽ không nói cho anh biết đâu)
never you mind how I found it, it's true, isn't it?
đừng có hỏi tôi đã phát hiện việc đó ra sao, việc đó là có thật, có phải không nào?
* Các từ tương tự:
mind out, mind reading, mind-bending, mind-bending, mind-blowing, mind-blowing, mind-boggling, mind-reader
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the part of a person that thinks, reasons, feels, and remembers [count]
He read great literature to develop/cultivate his mind.
It's important to keep your mind active as you grow older.
He went for a walk to help clear his mind.
the mysteries of the human mind
My mind is always open to new ideas.
You can't argue with him. His mind is closed.
The smell of pine sends my mind back to childhood.
The sound of her voice jerked my mind back to the present.
My mind tells me it can't work, but my heart tells me I want to try it.
His name slips/escapes my mind at the moment. [=I can't remember his name]
If something (such as an illness) is all in your/the mind, you are imagining it.
He thinks he's very ill, but it's all in his mind.
If your mind is set on something or you have your mind set on something, you are very determined to do or to get something.
It's important to be healthy in both body and mind.
He's in a bad/good state of mind. [=he's in a bad/good mood]
[count] - used to describe the way a person thinks or the intelligence of a person
She has a brilliant mind.
He has an inquisitive/inquiring mind.
He's an evil man with a warped/twisted mind.
used in phrases that describe someone as mentally ill or crazy
usually used informally in an exaggerated way
I was (going) out of my mind with worry. [=I was extremely worried]
That noise is driving me out of my mind! [=driving me crazy]
The phrase out of your mind is also used informally to make a statement stronger.
I was bored out of my mind. [=I was very bored]
She was frightened out of her mind.
[count] :a very intelligent person
[noncount] :a particular way of thinking about a situation
She is of the same mind as me. [=she agrees with me]
To/In my mind, that's wrong.
[noncount] :attention that is given to a person or thing
Don't pay him any mind. [=don't pay attention to him; ignore him]
He kept talking but she paid him no mind.
You shouldn't pay any/much mind to what he says.
at/in the back of your mind
informal :to strongly affect someone's mind with shock, confusion, etc. :to amaze or overwhelm someone's mind
The music really blew my mind.
call/bring (something) to mind
to cause (something) to be remembered or thought of
to cause someone to change an opinion or decision
I tried to convince her, but I couldn't change her mind.
to change your decision or opinion about something
He wasn't going to come, but at the last minute he changed his mind.
I tried to convince her, but she wouldn't change her mind.
to be remembered or thought of
What comes to mind when you hear his name?
concentrate the/your mind
give someone a piece of your mind
to speak to someone in an angry way
If you have a good mind or have half a mind to do something, you have a feeling that you want to do it, especially because you are angry or annoyed, but you will probably not do it.
I have a good mind to go over there and tell him to be quiet.
I have half a mind to tell her what I really think of her.
to have your own ideas and make your own choices about what should be done
I can't get the camera to work right. It seems to have a mind of its own.
have (someone or something) in mind
to be thinking of (someone or something): such as
to be thinking of choosing (someone) for a job, position, etc.
to be thinking of doing (something)
He had it in mind [=intended] to leave the business to his daughter.
He went into the bar with trouble in mind. [=intending to cause trouble]
to make a decision about something
I can't make up my mind [=decide] where to take my vacation.
He had made up his mind not to go.
He's thinking about going, but he still hasn't made up his mind (about it).
I can't decide for you. You'll have to make up your own mind.
used to describe a situation in which someone is able to control a physical condition, problem, etc., by using the mind
not decided or certain about something :having two opinions or ideas about something
put (someone) in mind of (something)
to cause (someone) to remember or think of (something)
put/set your mind to (something)
to give your attention to (something) and try very hard to do it
You'd be surprised at what you can accomplish when you put your mind to it.
We can solve this problem if we put our minds to it.
to know exactly what someone is thinking
It's as if you could read my mind.
He claims that he has the ability to read minds. - see also mind reader
to say what you think :to state your opinion
If you don't agree with him, don't be afraid to speak your mind.
take a load/weight off your mind
to make you stop worrying about something
Hearing that she's safe has really taken a load off my mind!
not used in progressive tenses :to be bothered by (something) :to object to or dislike (something) [+ obj]
I mind it greatly [=it bothers me very much] when people are rude.
It was raining, but I didn't mind.
I'd like another cupcake, if you don't mind. [=if it is all right with you]
[+ obj] :to care about or worry about (something or someone)
I don't mind very much what happens.
[+ obj] a - used to make a polite request
Do you mind me/my sitting here? [=would you be bothered if I sat here?]
Do you mind if I smoke? = Would you mind if I smoked?
Would you mind doing me a small favor?
b - used in phrases with if when you have said something that might bother or upset someone
c - used in informal phrases with I
I don't mind saying/admitting that I was very disappointed by her decision.
d - used in informal phrases that show anger or annoyance
Let me help you with that. I'll do it myself, if you don't mind!
[+ obj] US :to do what you are told to do by (someone) :obey
[+ obj] :to take care of (something or someone) :to watch or be in charge of (something or someone)
Who's going to mind the office while you're away?
Who's minding the children? - see also mind the store (below)
[+ obj] to be careful about (something)
You'd better mind what you say.
Mind your tongue/language! [=stop saying offensive or improper things]
b chiefly Brit - used to tell someone to be aware of something that could be a problem or danger
The wind is very strong: mind your hat!
Mind the broken glass! [=watch out for the broken glass]
c chiefly Brit - used to tell someone to be sure to do something or to be careful to prevent something from happening
Mind [=make sure] you've finished the project before he gets back!
Mind he doesn't lose his ticket!
[phrasal verb] Brit - used to tell someone to be careful
Mind outone of the steps is missing!
There's a car coming! Mind out! [=look out, watch out]
to be in charge of a place when the person who is usually in charge is not there
Who's minding the store while the boss is away?
informal - used in speech to give stress to a statement that you are making so that a preceding or following statement will not be misunderstood
His advice wasn't very helpful. I'm not criticizing him, mind you.
His advice wasn't very helpful. I'm not criticizing him, mind!
used to tell someone not to worry about something
Never mind your mistake: it wasn't serious.
So you made a little mistake! Never mind (about that): it wasn't serious.
Do you know where my keys are? Oh, never mind. Here they are.
used to refer to something that is even less likely or possible than the thing previously mentioned
I can barely understand it, never mind [=let alone, much less] explain it.
informal - used to tell someone that you will not be answering a question
Just how old are you anyway? Never you mind!
* Các từ tương tự:
mind reader, mind-altering, mind-bending, mind-blowing, mind-boggling, minded, minder, mindful, mindless