bare (one's) breast



bare (one's) breast

1. To expose oneself in a vulnerable or unguarded position, especially to that which may cause harm or distress. I bare my breast to you, so do as you will. I am at your mercy! He bared his breast to the armed guards to show that he was not a threat.
2. To share with another person one's private emotions and thoughts, especially those that are emotionally troubling or make oneself vulnerable to the other person in some way. I bared my breast to Samantha and told her how much I loved her.
See also: bare, breast

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Vasuda-Indian, Hindi (Rare)
Eleutherius-Late Greek (Latinized)
Vesta['vestə]
Lowry['lauəri]
Hynek-Czech
Valery[.vælə'ri:]