To get something off your chest

Meaning

To express something that has been bothering you

Examples

• John: I need <b>to get something off my chest</b>.
• Alice: What's wrong? Please tell me.
• John: I've been worried about the project deadline. I've been meaning <b>to get something off my chest</b> for days now.
• Alice: Let's discuss it and see if we can find a solution.