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takes a load off

takes a load off is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take a load off.

Meaning of take a load off

Verb

take a load off (third-person singular simple present takes a load off, present participle taking a load off, simple past took a load off, past participle taken a load off)

  1. (idiomatic, informal) To go from a standing position to a sitting one.
    Synonyms:
    sit, sit down

Questions about takes a load off

What is takes a load off the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Takes a load off is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take a load off.

Words near takes a load off in the dictionary

  1. takes a knee
  2. takes a knife to a gunfight
  3. takes a leaf out of someone's book
  4. takes a liking to
  5. takes a listen
  6. takes a load off
  7. takes a long walk off a short pier
  8. takes a long walk on a short pier
  9. takes a look
  10. takes a nap
  11. takes a number

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