B2idiominformalemotionsIELTS-friendly
get something off your chest
USUK
to tell someone about a worry or problem that has been bothering you
Used before confessing something or sharing a worry. Often 'I need to get this off my chest.'
In context
I need to get something off my chest: I broke your favourite mug.
Talking to a friend helped me get it off my chest, and I slept better that night.
More idioms about emotions
- a bitter pill to swallowan unpleasant fact or situation that is hard to accept
- a lump in your throata tight feeling in your throat because you are so moved that you might cry
- let off steamto do something that helps you release strong feelings or extra energy
- make someone's dayto make someone very happy, often with something small
- see redto suddenly become very angry