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.
(..) Ashley's so mean and hateful. What have you done? She wanted me to go to Atlanta. To help me start my lumber business, and he won't lift a finger to help me, and he.... Why, how unchivalrous of you. Why, think, Ashley, think. If it hadn't been for Scarlett, I'd have died in Atlanta. (..)1939 Gone with the Wind
(..) Tell Dr. Wilson to take this leg off immediately. It's gangrene. No, no! Don't! I haven't seen my family in three days. I'm going home for half an hour. Orderly! Give me a lift. Nurse, you can free this bed. Miss Scarlett! Why, Frank Kennedy! Miss Suellen, is she well? When did they bring you in? (..)1939 Gone with the Wind