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Emotions & FeelingsTuesday 21 July 2026

Mir ist ein Stein vom Herzen gefallen

Pronunciation: meer ist ine shtine fom HER-tsen guh-FAL-en

Meaning: A stone has fallen from my heart (expressing relief after worry or stress)

This idiomatic expression captures the feeling of sudden relief and lightness when a burden or worry is lifted—perfect for describing that moment when you finally get good news after anxiously waiting.

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