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take the heat off someone Theme: REMOVAL tr. to relieve the pressure on someone; to free someone from suspicion, responsibility, a deadline, etc.The confession by Rocko took the heat off the cop-shop for a while.They took the heat off us by moving the deadline.
Idiom take the heat off someonetake the heat off (someone) to stop people criticizing or attacking someone.If your deputy admitted responsibility and resigned, it would take a lot of the heat off you.
take the heat off (of) (someone or something)To alleviate pressure on someone. Take the heat off of her—you know she'll pay up eventually. take the heat off someone tv. to relieve the pressure on someone; to free someone from suspicion, responsibility, a deadline, etc. The confession by Rocko took the heat off the cop-shop for a while. |