Meaning of the word "a load off your mind" in English

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a load off your mind

US /ə loʊd ɔf jʊər maɪnd/
UK /ə ləʊd ɒf jɔː maɪnd/
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Idiom

a relief from worry or anxiety

Example:
It was a load off my mind when I finally submitted my thesis.
Knowing that the children are safe is a load off my mind.