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Definition |
to release or let out one's pent-up
emotions |
Examples |
1) After a long day at work, I like to
go for a run to blow off steam
and clear my head.
2) Sometimes when I'm feeling angry, I call up a friend to vent and
blow off some steam before I do
something I regret. |
Etymology |
releasing pressure from a steam engine |
Synonyms |
unwind, release tension |
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