Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
on one's chest — {adj. phr.}, {informal} Hidden in your thoughts or feelings and bothering you; making you feel worried or upset; that is something you want to talk to someone about. * /Jane looks unhappy because she has the quarrel with Susan on her chest./ * /… … Dictionary of American idioms
on\ one's\ chest — adj. phr. informal Hidden in your thoughts or feelings and bothering you; making you feel worried or upset; that is something you want to talk to someone about. Jane looks unhappy because she has the quarrel with Susan on her chest. Well, Dave,… … Словарь американских идиом
off one's chest — {adj. phr.}, {informal} Told to someone and so not bothering you anymore; not making you feel worried or upset, because you have talked about it. * /After Dave told the principal that he had cheated on the test, he was glad because it was off his … Dictionary of American idioms
off one's chest — {adj. phr.}, {informal} Told to someone and so not bothering you anymore; not making you feel worried or upset, because you have talked about it. * /After Dave told the principal that he had cheated on the test, he was glad because it was off his … Dictionary of American idioms
off\ one's\ chest — adj. phr. informal told to someone and so not bothering you anymore; not making you feel worried or upset, because you have talked about it. After Dave told the principal that he had cheated on the test, he was glad because it was off his chest.… … Словарь американских идиом
off one's chest — (informal) To relieve oneself of anxiety, tension, etc about (a concern) by admitting, stating or declaring (it) openly ● chest … Useful english dictionary
expand one's chest — make one s chest larger by taking a deep breath … English contemporary dictionary
play one's cards close to one's chest — To conceal one s full intentions ● card * * * I play (or keep) one s cards close to one s chest (or vest) informal be secretive and cautious about one s intentions II see ch … Useful english dictionary
keep (or play) one's cards close to one's chest (or US vest) — informal be extremely secretive about one s intentions. → chest … English new terms dictionary
keep one's cards close to one's chest — ► keep (or play) one s cards close to one s chest informal be extremely secretive about one s intentions. Main Entry: ↑chest … English terms dictionary
