blow off steam
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Meaning · English
to release or express pent-up emotions or energy
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
giải phóng hoặc thể hiện cảm xúc hoặc năng lượng tích tụ
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Literally: release steam as a safety valve
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
After a long week, he likes to blow off steam by playing sports
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “blow off steam” mean?
to release or express pent-up emotions or energy Literally: release steam as a safety valve
Is “blow off steam” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.