Question

in_the_loop_061 to express one’s anger, usually noisily and harmlessly, thereby relieving one’s tension Synonyms: blow (one’s) stack; fly off the handle Emotions/Feelings: anger/being upset

Accepted Answer

BLOW OFF STEAM Forgive me for yelling at you. I guess I just had to blow off some steam.When my mother needs to blow off steam, she slams the cupboard doors. The expression suggests the noise created when a steam boiler releases excess pressure.

Id	in_the_loop_061
Idiom	BLOW OFF STEAM
Definition	to express one’s anger, usually noisily and harmlessly, thereby relieving one’s tension
Examples	Forgive me for yelling at you. I guess I just had to blow off some steam. When my mother needs to blow off steam, she slams the cupboard doors.
Cross-Refs	Synonyms: blow (one’s) stack; fly off the handle
Extra Info	The expression suggests the noise created when a steam boiler releases excess pressure.
Category	Emotions/Feelings: anger/being upset

Blow Steam One’s I Loop Express Anger Noisily