This is something I've been wanting to get off my chest.

Meaning

Expresses a desire to share a burden or concern.

Examples

• John: You seem a bit down.
• Alice: I am. <b>This is something I've been wanting to get off my chest</b>, but I've been struggling with my job lately.
• John: I'm sorry to hear that. What's going on?
• Alice: It's a lot to process. I needed to talk. <b>This is something I've been wanting to get off my chest</b> for a while now.