Take the heat off one In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "take the heat off one", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Katie Anh calendar 2021-06-04 06:06

Meaning of Take the heat off one

Take the heat off one verb phrase

The phrase is sometimes extended to "take the heat off (of) (someone or something)".

Relieve the pressure that someone is coping with

She felt ashamed of getting bad grades in her test, but her teacher's supports took the heat off her.

If only I didn't have to work with Janice. It would take the heat off me. You know, I really hate her.

Thank you for giving me a hand, it really took the heat off of me.

Other phrases about:

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To feel relieved because something bad hasn't happened.

be under the cosh

To face with a stressful situation, to be under pressure

don't push me!

1. Used to tell someone to stop irritating you further when you are already angry or annoyed

2. Used to tell someone to stop persuading or pressuring you into doing something

can't stand the pace

Used to say that someone does not work effectively when they are under pressure.

settle (one's) stomach

Relieve feelings of nausea; make one feel less sick or uncomfortable to his or her stomach

 

Grammar and Usage of Take the heat off one

Verb Forms

  • taking the heat off it
  • took the heat off
  • to take the heat off

The verb "take" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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