chest · noun C /tʃest/
chest (BODY)
B2 the front part of your body, between your neck and your waist, containing your heart and your lungs
Dictionary examples:
He was shot in the chest.
Peter has a very hairy chest.
She went to the doctor complaining of chest pains.
Learner example:
She tried to get her weapon, but then a bullet hit her chest like a hammer. (First Certificate in English; B2; German)
get sth off your chest
C2 to tell someone about something that you have been worried or angry about for a long time
Dictionary example:
Tell me what's wrong - you'll feel better if you get it off your chest.
Learner example:
Chris is always caring and lends you his ear if there's something you need to get off your chest. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Swedish)
chest (BOX)
C2 a strong, usually wooden, container with a lid, used for keeping things in
Dictionary example:
a treasure chest
Learner example:
The woman opened a heavy wooden chest and produced the book, after trying to sweep off a little of the dirt. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Portuguese)
