blow off (some) steam
blow off (some) steam
To release strong emotions or energy by engaging in some kind of enjoyable, vigorous, or relaxing activity. I went on a run to blow off steam after our fight. When work gets frustrating, I like to go bowling to blow off some steam.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
blow off steam
Also, let off steam. Air or relieve one's pent-up feelings by loud talk or vigorous activity. For example, Joan's shouting did not mean she was angry at you; she was just blowing off steam, or After spending the day on very exacting work, Tom blew off steam by going for a long run . This metaphoric term refers to easing the pressure in a steam engine. [Early 1800s]
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
blow off (some) steam
and let off (some) steam tv. to release emotional tension by talking or getting angry. Let off some steam. Get it out of your system. The kids run around and let off some steam.
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blow off steam
verbSee blow off some steam
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McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
blow off steam
To give vent to pent-up emotion.
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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- a good trip
- good trip
- hyggelig
- a (real) gas
- FOMO
- fear of missing out
- a night out
- be out on the town
- (all) beer and skittles
- be not what it's cracked up to be