get off one's chest
To relieve oneself psychologically or emotionally by speaking to someone.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Tell me what is wrong and get it off your chest.”
“He felt much better after he finally got his worries off his chest by talking to his sister.”
“She realized that she needed to get the heavy burden of her secret off her chest before she could move forward with her life.”
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.
Last updated August 10, 2026