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get (something) off one's chest What does get (something) off one's chest mean?	to tell something that has been bothering you	I talked to my parents and I was able to get some things that were bothering me off my chest.
get (something) off one's chest What does get (something) off one's chest mean?	to talk about something that has been bothering you	I told my father about my problem at work so that I could get it off my chest.
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kiss and tell What does "kiss and tell" mean?	participate in something private and then tell others about it	I don't trust her because she is the kind of person who will kiss and tell.

dress up What does "dress up" mean?	to put on one`s best clothes	I decided to dress up for dinner at the restaurant.
speak one`s piece/mind What does "speak one`s piece/mind" mean?	to say openly what one thinks	I think that it is time for me to speak my piece and tell somebody about my complaints about our company.
Feather in your cap What does "Feather in your cap" mean?	A success or achievement that may help you in the future is a feather in your cap.
in view of What does "in view of" mean?	after thinking about, because of	In view of the large number of people who have come, I think that we will need a bigger room.

PR What does "PR" mean?	Public Relations	Public RelationsWith good PR the politician was able to easily gain the support of many people.
like getting blood out of a stone What does "like getting blood out of a stone" mean?	very difficult to get something from someone or something	It is like getting blood out of a stone to try and ask my friend for anything.
stumbling block What does "stumbling block" mean?	something that prevents or obstructs progress	The issue of salary was a stumbling block in the negotiations between the company and the union.
arise from What does "arise from" mean?	to originate from, to be caused by	Fires often arise from people not being careful.
caught in the middle What does "caught in the middle" mean?	to be caught between two opposing people or groups so it is difficult to remain neutral	I was caught in the middle when my friend and his girlfriend began to fight.
go out of fashion/style What does "go out of fashion/style" mean?	to become unfashionable	Striped pants have recently gone out of fashion.

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Get Something Off Ones Chest Idiom