blow off (some) steam

blow off (some) steam
let off (some) steam & blow off (some) steam
1. Lit. [for something] to release steam. •

The locomotive let off some steam after it came to a halt.

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With a great hiss, it let off steam and frightened the children.

2. Fig. to work or play off excess energy. •

Those boys need to get out and let off some steam.

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Go out and let off steam!

3. Fig. to release one's pent-up emotions, such as anger, usually verbally. •

I'm sorry I yelled at you. I guess I needed to let off some steam.

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She's not that mad. She's just letting off steam.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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