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Togliersi un peso dal cuore

To get something off one's chest

Literal Translation

"To remove a weight from one's heart"

What it means

To get something off one's chest. Describes the feeling of relief after sharing a secret, confessing, or resolving a long-standing worry.

Example in context

"Dopo aver detto la verità mi sono tolto un peso dal cuore."

"After telling the truth I got a weight off my chest."

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