feel a sense of relief; as if a heavy weight had been lifted from one's mind; as if a load had been lifted (from); as if relieved [released] from a big [a heavy] burden; as if relieved of a heavy load; as though a great burden had been taken off one's shoulder; ... do not feel like Atlas any longer; feel as if a big load had been taken off one's mind; feel oneself freed from a grievous burden; feel relieved; free from a burden; heave a sigh of relief