B1 — Intermediate👁️ Body Parts
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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