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The meaning used in 'make a clean breast of it' is an earlier and less literal one. The 'breast' there is the seat of the one's emotions and secrets; one's 'heart'. To disclose this openly was to clean one's heart of impurity.he meaning and origin of the expression: Make a clean breast of it. Home Phrase Dictionary-Meanings and Origins Make a clean breast of it. Browse phrases beginning with: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T UV W XYZ-Full List.
The Breast Exam. The purpose of the breast exam is to check for any lumps or irregularities in the breast tissue. The doctor examines the female's breasts by making gentle circular and linear motions with his/her fingers. It should feel as if the doctor is massaging your breasts and only last about a minute.