blew off steam

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Simple past of blow off steam
blow off steam
To rant or shout in order to relieve stress; to vent

Don’t take it personally when he shouts like that. He’s just blowing off steam.

blow off steam
(deyim) Lit. [for something] to release steam: The locomotive let off some steam after it came to a halt. With a great hiss, it let off steam and frightened the children
blow off steam
(deyim) to do or say something that helps you to get rid of strong feelings or energy: Meetings give people the chance to let off steam if something has been bothering them for a long time. After a long journey, the kids need to run around a bit and let off steam. I've told her she can call me and talk any time she wants to blow off steam
blow off steam
(deyim) Fig. to work or play off excess energy: Those boys need to get out and let off some steam. Go out and let off steam!
blow off steam
(deyim) 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. She's not that mad. She's just letting off steam
blow off steam
{f} relieve pressure, relieve stress; let out energy, use up excess energy
blew off steam
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