This idiom means to confess fully and honestly. Its older wording reflects the idea of clearing secrets from the heart or chest.
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Exercise Science Vocabulary Exercise
CEFR B2; focus: exercise science vocabulary; 12 single-answer multiple-choice gap-fill items.
Trustful vs. trustworthy: What’s the difference?
Learn when trustful describes someone ready to believe and when trustworthy describes someone who deserves confidence.
What “low hanging fruit” means, and where it comes from
“Low hanging fruit” means the easiest results to get first. Its farming image helps explain why the phrase is so common in work and daily life.
Logical vs. rational: what is the difference?
Logical means internally consistent. Rational means reasonable and sensible in judgment, especially when choices or emotions are involved.