Blow off steam Meaning in English
expression
ˈbɫoʊ/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈstim
BLOH-awf-STEEM
blˈəʊ/ /ˈɒf/ /stˈiːm
blOH-of-STEEM
Definition
To do something energetic or relaxing to release stress, anger, or frustration.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, frequently used for activities like exercise or talking with friends. Usually negative emotions like anger, stress, or frustration. Do not use for escaping responsibility—only for releasing feelings.
Spanish: desahogarse - liberar tensionesPortuguese (BR): desabafar - aliviar o estressePortuguese (PT): desabafar - aliviar o stressChinese (Simplified): 发泄情绪 - 解压Chinese (Traditional): 發洩情緒 - 解壓Hindi: भड़ास निकालना - गुस्सा शांत करनाArabic: تنفيس عن الغضب - تخفيف التوترBengali: মাথা ঠান্ডা করা - চাপ কমানোRussian: выпустить парJapanese: ストレスを発散する - 気晴らしをするVietnamese: xả stress - giải toả căng thẳngKorean: 스트레스를 풀다 - 기분 전환을 하다Turkish: stres atmak - içini dökmekUrdu: دماغ ٹھنڈا کرنا - غصہ اتارناIndonesian: melampiaskan stres - melepaskan emosi
Example Sentences
After the test, I needed to blow off steam.
basic
He goes running to blow off steam.
basic
Sometimes I listen to music to blow off steam.
basic
Let’s go play basketball and blow off some steam.
natural
She called her best friend to blow off steam after a rough day.
natural
Whenever work gets stressful, I like to go dancing to blow off steam.
natural