English / phrase
Blow off steam
MEANING IN ENGLISH
to release strong feelings of anger, frustration, or stress through energetic physical or social activity; To release accumulated stress, frustration, or excess energy through energetic activity.
In context
01
After a demanding week at the office, he plays badminton on Saturdays to blow off steam.
02
Let him shout for a minute; he just needs to blow off steam.
Synonyms
Vent frustration,let off steam,release tension
Antonyms
Bottle up tension,hold it in,suppress stress
Collocations
Blow off steam at the gym,need to blow off steam,go for a run to blow off steam