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Definition take the strain in British English

take the strain phrase

phrase
1

to pull and hold something so that it stays tight

Synonyms and related words
2

to do the difficult work, or to deal with the pressure, so that someone else does not have to

Example

Have a break and let someone else take the strain for a while.

Definition take the strain in British English