lighten (one's) load
lighten (one's) load
To help make something less difficult, upsetting, or overwhelming for one. Thankfully my wife's family will be there when we move to help lighten our load a bit. I'm so sorry for your loss, Jen. If there's anything we can do to lighten your load, please don't hesitate to ask.
See also: lighten, load
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- lighten
- lighten the load
- give (one) a/the feel of (something)
- help a lame dog over a stile
- helping
- lame
- plough
- ploughed
- ploughs
- furrow