blow off steam
Example Sentences
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When I need to blow off steam, I like to go for a bike ride.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025
It’s a dream living situation for any group of queer friends, one that ensures there’s always a friendly ear close by, ready to listen when someone needs to blow off steam.
From Salon • Apr. 18, 2025
“If Tommy wanted to hit for 15 minutes to build some confidence, blow off steam or take a break from his homework, he could just go outside and do it,” John said.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2024
Some people blow off steam by yelling at their television screens.
From Seattle Times • May 10, 2024
Those who hope that the Negro needed to blow off steam and will now be content will have a rude awakening if the nation returns to business as usual.
From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry
