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blow off steam

The correct spelling is blow off steam.

How to pronounce blow off steam

verb

Say it like: Blo-w o-ff -stee-m

The correct spelling is blow off steam. To vent; to talk or take action (especially in a ranting or unrestrained way) so as to relieve stress. For example: "Don't take it personally when he shouts like that. He's just blowing off steam."

Usage Examples

Don't take it personally when he shouts like that. He's just blowing off steam.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To vent; to talk or take action (especially in a ranting or unrestrained way) so as to relieve stress.
  2. 2.To do something to get rid of excess energy.

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