一吐为快 (yī tǔ wéi kuài) — to feel relief after getting something off one's chest; to have to say one's piece before one can relax
Definition
An idiom for the relief you feel once you finally say what's been weighing on you — getting something off your chest. Often used when holding feelings in has felt uncomfortable.
idiom
to feel relief after getting something off one's chestto have to say one's piece before one can relax
Examples
- 一吐为快，。Tā bǎ xīn lǐ de huà yī tǔ wéi kuài, zhōng yú jué de shū fu duō le.He got what was on his mind off his chest and finally felt much more comfortable.
- ，一吐为快。Zhè jiàn shì biē zài xīn lǐ hěn jiǔ le, jīn tiān yí dìng yào yī tǔ wéi kuài.I've been holding this in for a long time — today I have to get it off my chest.
- ，一吐为快。Tīng wán tā de jiě shì, dà jiā dōu yǒu zhǒng yī tǔ wéi kuài de gǎn jué.After hearing his explanation, everyone felt a sense of relief.
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