expression, ichidan verb
feel relieved of a burden; have a weight lifted off one's shoulders
Idiomatic expression describing the feeling of relief when a responsibility or worry is removed. Often used when a task is completed or a problem is resolved.
大きな仕事が終わって、やっと肩の荷が下りた。
With the big job finished, I finally felt a weight lifted off my shoulders.
彼が責任を引き受けてくれたので、肩の荷が下りた気分だ。
Since he took on the responsibility, I feel like a burden has been lifted.