a huge weight off my mind

[Selviya87]

Hi, all. :)

Could anyone help explain the meaning of the bold-phrase below?

“So, Dylan,” Grandpa’s voice booms, “you like sheep?”
I nearly choke on my pot roast. I’ve heard all the jokes about sheep herders and ewes. I toss him a horrified look. “No. I like girls.”
Obviously he’s heard the jokes, too, because he lets loose a big laugh.“That’s a huge weight off my mind.”

A million thanks for your kindness :)

[Raymott]

Hi, all. :)

Could anyone help explain the meaning of the bold-phrase below?

“So, Dylan,” Grandpa’s voice booms, “you like sheep?”
I nearly choke on my pot roast. I’ve heard all the jokes about sheep herders and ewes. I toss him a horrified look. “No. I like girls.”
Obviously he’s heard the jokes, too, because he lets loose a big laugh.“That’s a huge weight off my mind.”

A million thanks for your kindness :)

If someone has a "huge weight on their mind", it means that they are very worried about something.
"I lost my wallet yesterday, and I was frantic. It was a huge weight off my mind when I found it on the sofa."

[susiedq]

In this context, it can also mean, "That's a big relief to me."

[Selviya87]

Yes, I'm agree. :) Thanks for the suggestion :D

[oatmeal]

If someone has a "huge weight on their mind", it means that they are very worried about something.

In this context, it can also mean, "That's a big relief to me."

So, in the end, "weight on" means very worried and "weight off" means big relief right?

[Raymott]

So, in the end, "weight on" means very worried and "weight off" means big relief right?

You're on the ball today ;)