Definition
To vent; to talk or take action (especially in a ranting or unrestrained way) so as to relieve stress.
To do something to get rid of excess energy or worry, especially exercise or diversion.
Origins
Relief valves released the excess pressure in a steam engine to prevent the boiler from exploding.
In Context
- "Don't take it personally when he shouts like that. He's just blowing off steam."
- "I told her she could call me and talk any time she wanted to blow off steam."
Also Said As
- blow off one's steam
- let off steam
See Also
- blow-off
- blowoff