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blow off steam

blow off steam

 
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steam
part of speech: phrase
definition: (informal) to release pent-up anger or frustration by saying or doing something.
He didn't mean what he said about quitting his job. He was just blowing off steam.Playing racquetball after work helps him blow off steam.