blow off steam

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blow off steam also let off steam

to do or say something that helps you get rid of strong feelings or energy I've told her she can call me and talk any time she wants to blow off some steam. After a long car trip, the kids need to run around a bit and let off steam.

Etymology: based on the steam engine (a machine that uses steam), which would explode if steam were not allowed to escape into the air

See also: blow, steam

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You have more than your fair share of responsibilities but you will soon get the perfect chance to blow off steam. Your Stars by Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England) This is contingent on paying attention to your spouses feelings and recognizing the signs that they need you right now, whether it be someone to talk to in order to blow off steam or just to sit next to and hold hands while watching a movie even though it is your night to go out with friends. The Happy Marriage Formula Part II by Matthew Faery / Relationships community Your chart indicates that you need to blow off steam, and Tuesday and Wednesday give you the chance to do so. Your stars by Evening Gazette (Middlesbrough, England)			blot blot copybook blot on the landscape blot out blow blow a fuse blow a hole in blow a kiss blow a raspberry blow away blow away the cobwebs blow brains out blow cover blow doors off blow down blow hot and cold blow in blow into blow it Blow it out your ear! blow itself out blow lunch blow mind blow nose blow off blow off steam blow off the map blow on Blow on it! blow out blow out of proportion blow out of the water blow over blow own horn blow own trumpet blow sky-high blow smoke blow socks off blow stack blow the gaff blow the joint blow the lid off blow the whistle blow the whistle on blow to blow to bits blow to kingdom come blow to smithereens blow top blow up blow up in face			blow lid blow lid blow lid blow lid blow lines blow lunch Blow Me Away Blow Me Down blow mind blow mind blow mind blow mind blow mind Blow molding Blow molding Blow Molding Machine Blow moulding Blow moulding Blow Moulding Extruder blow nose blow nose blow nose blow nose blow nose blow off blow off blow off blow off blow off Blow Off Some Steam blow off steam blow off the map Blow Off Top Blow Off Tops Blow off valve blow on blow on Blow on it! blow one's stack blow out blow out blow out blow out blow out blow out Blow Out Another Thousand Blow Out Kit blow out of proportion blow out of proportion blow out of proportion blow out of proportion blow out of proportion blow out of the water blow out of the water Blow Out Preventer blow over blow over blow over blow over blow over blow own horn

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