Definition of "blow off steam" in English

Verb

1. To vent; to talk or take action (especially in a ranting or unrestrained way) so as to relieve stress.

   • Don't take it personally when he shouts like that. He's just blowing off steam.
   • I told her she could call me and talk any time she wanted to blow off steam.

2. To do something to get rid of excess energy or worry, especially exercise or diversion.