Question of the Day #1269

Carl Thompson needs to get something off his chest.

From the lede of this article at ABC.net.au.

  上記の文で、get something off one's chestの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "get something off one's chest" mean?

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解答

意味：
英辞郎によると、

胸の内を明かさなければ

   

Answer

According to Merriam-Webster:

to tell someone about (something that has been making one upset or unhappy)

 

Examples

1. You've been a little cold to me lately. Is there something you'd like to get off your chest?
2. I'm sorry but I just have to get something off my chest. How could you treat me like that last night?
3. You're clearly annoyed, so go on, get it off your chest—what's bothering you?
4. I had to tell someone what had happened at the office to get it off my chest!
5. My doctor gave me the opportunity to talk and get things off my chest.

   

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