get a load off one’s mind

get a load off (one's) mind

To discuss something, often something that is a source of stress or worry. I hate conflict, but I had to get a load off my mind and tell Josh how I really feel about his new girlfriend.
See also: get, load, mind, off
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

get a load off one’s mind

tv. to say what one is thinking; to speak one’s mind; to talk something out. I’m sorry, but I just had to get a load off my mind.
See also: get, load, mind, off
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • a fast talker
  • a/the feel of (something)
  • (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
  • (you've) got to get up pretty early in the morning to (do something)
  • a straw will show which way the wind blows
  • a whack at (something)
  • a crack at (someone or something)
  • all right
  • (you) wanna make something of it?
  • all for the best