гора с плеч
phrase
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Transcription (the accent is shown in capital letters):
[ga-RA s plyech]
Translation / meaning:
lit.: a mountain off the shoulders
Describes the relief that people experience after getting rid of anxiety, concerns, or worries
More explanations and examples here: Пяткой в грудь
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