胸むねのつかえが下おりる

expression, ichidan verb

feel relieved; get a load off one's chest

Idiomatic expression describing the feeling when a worry or emotional burden is lifted. Often used after resolving a problem or sharing a concern.

See also: つかえが取れる

• 悩なやみを話はなしたら、胸むねのつかえが下おりた。

  After talking about my worries, I felt relieved.

• 無ぶ事じに試し験けんが終おわって、胸むねのつかえが下おりた。

  With the exam safely over, a load was off my chest.