The French expression “vider son sac” translates literally to “to empty your bag”.
English meaning:
- to get something off your chest
French meaning:
- dire tout ce qu’on pense – to say what you think
- s’épancher – to pour your heart out
Example sentence:
- J’ai tant de choses en tête et je voudrais vider mon sac. I have a lot on my mind and I want to get something off my chest.
Related expression:
- avoir beaucoup de choses en tête – to have a lot on your mind
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