After I finally told my mother about my concerns, I felt as if a 'weight had been lifted from my shoulders'. [=I felt very relieved]
The company has been trying to improve the quality of its products without 'lifting' [=(more commonly) 'raising'] prices.
The beauty of the sunrise 'lifted her spirits'. = Her 'spirits lifted' when she saw the beauty of the sunrise.
(..) ...with the 'sgeirsson-Anderson Institute for Tectonophysical Exploration. The 'sgeirsson-Anderson... What? Still working on the name. But the point is, rising tide lifts all boats. Man, that's awesome. I think... Am I a boat? - You're a boat. We're back in business. - All right, dude. (..)2008 Journey to the Center of the Earth