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blow off steam

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌbloʊ ɔf ˈstiːm/ · UK /ˌbləʊ ɒf ˈstiːm/

blow off steam means: To talk or act freely because you need to release anger or stress.

verb

RELEASE FRUSTRATIONB2

To talk or act freely because you need to release anger or stress.

  • Let him blow off steam.
  • She blew off steam by complaining to a friend.
  • I was just blowing off steam after that argument.

Similar words: vent, let off steam

Common phrases: blow off steam, blow off steam afterward

USE UP ENERGYB2

To do something enjoyable or active to use extra energy or feel less worried.

  • The children went outside to blow off steam.
  • I blew off steam with a long run.
  • Dancing helps her blow off steam after work.

How to use it: blow off steam by doing something (We blow off steam by playing football.)

Similar words: let off steam, unwind

Common phrases: blow off steam, blow off steam outside

Questions about blow off steam

What does blow off steam mean?

To talk or act freely because you need to release anger or stress.

What is blow off steam in other languages?

Türkçe: içini dökmek · Español: desahogarse · Français: se défouler · Deutsch: Dampf ablassen · Italiano: sfogarsi · 日本語: うっぷんを晴らす

How do you pronounce blow off steam?

In American English /ˌbloʊ ɔf ˈstiːm/; in British English /ˌbləʊ ɒf ˈstiːm/.

How do you use blow off steam in a sentence?

Let him blow off steam. She blew off steam by complaining to a friend.

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