Question 56
Idioms and Phrasal VerbsChoose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in italics: I told my brother to get the matter off his chest as soon as possible.
- A.give serious thought to the matter
- B.say what he has been anxious to say
- C.make a brief comment
- D.state his point clearly
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (say what he has been anxious to say)
Explanation
Getting something off your chest means saying what has been worrying you.