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blow off steam

简体
blow off steam
释放压力

Date: Apr 05 2012

Quote

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“Sometimes I need to blow off steam and dance really hard.”

- Actress and comedian Kristen Wigg talking about going out after work. (Us Weekly)

“有时我需要释放压力并用跳舞来放松自己。”
- 女演员、喜剧演员克里斯汀·韦格 (Kristen Wigg) 谈论工作后外出散心。

Definition

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do something to relax; release stress

2. Use - Learn how the slang is used.

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If you’ve ever boiled water in a kettle before, you know that at some point, that kettle has to blow. Sometimes, people have to blow off steam too. When you have a lot of pressure or stress built up inside you that needs to be released, you can say you need to blow off steam.

There are lots of different ways to blow off steam. The comedian Kristen Wigg, who starred in Bridesmaids, likes to blow off steam by partying. You can also blow off steam by working out, talking through your problems with friends, or taking a long walk. Sometimes, just being alone in a calm space can help you blow off steam.

How do you like to blow off steam? What kinds of situations make you feel like you need to blow off steam?

Examples

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“My favorite way to blow off steam is to exercise.”

“After that long meeting, I really need to go blow off steam.”

“I know you’re stressed, but yelling at me isn’t the best way to blow off steam.”

Winners

1. Winners - See who guessed the slang definition correctly.

cubi1604 Let out everything inside you say your energy, emotions, feelings...
by cubi1604
To do something to get rid of one's anger or frustration.
by candycandice
goodmahsa to relax , having fun and reduce stress
by goodmahsa
marstanf Get rid of excess energy, or stress
by marstanf
Manu4 Get rid off stress, get rid off tensions
by Manu4
Ahshan make your eyes clear to see,make your head clear to think or to make determination,
by Ahshan
decrease tension and stress
by cheer manal
Jeyran I think it means to get rid of stress and bad emotions
by Jeyran
Orchestra to get rid of one's inner accumulated stress
by Orchestra
to do something that helps you get rid of a problem to make you relaxed
by Irene Forever
 julito to release pressure .
by julito

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PhilologistAUL

Azerbaijan

Thanx a lot dear:)

02:42 PM Apr 05 2012 |

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Mahtab.bp

Mahtab.bp

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Ok Catcher! Then I feel better now! :))


Dear PhilologistAUL thats LOVE STORY misic ,I’m glad it helps to blow off steam even for short moment.:))


Welcome to my profile!:)

02:38 PM Apr 05 2012 |

ola33

ola33

Japan

 Ruirui, “


Take a deep breath, close eyes, tell yourself’ take it easy’ and then let off steam Laughing

02:37 PM Apr 05 2012 |

PhilologistAUL

Azerbaijan

Mahtab the sound in ur profile is amazing:) I love this melody very much and it was very useful to blow off steam at the moment.

02:20 PM Apr 05 2012 |

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CatcheR

CatcheR

Iceland

LOL I was just kidding :D, Usually before I throw thing I get straight away think, ohhhhhhhh expensive :D no way. I have not make my own money :D

02:16 PM Apr 05 2012 |

PhilologistAUL

Azerbaijan

Agnolia I guess if u feel good after confessing sins, then your belief is strong enough to make you relaxed. Especially there periods when you feel that only something above reality can help you, in these periods people with religious beliefs are able to survive easily. Of course it’s my view.


Rezky looool:D I wish I never saw your blowing off steam:D

02:12 PM Apr 05 2012 |

Mahtab.bp

Mahtab.bp

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

HaHa!


Its not economic Catcher! What do you throw?:))

02:01 PM Apr 05 2012 |

CatcheR

CatcheR

Iceland

My way to blow off steam is Throw things lol

01:50 PM Apr 05 2012 |

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i love life

Palestinian Territory, Occupied

Our lives have many things make us feel happiness , comfortable , safety , Tranquility , peace of mind , you should try everything In order to feel positive change .


When I feel disappointment I prefer to stay alone , we need recognize of ourselves ,I agree with my dear Irene when she said if you want to be more wiser , more positive try to be with yourself .


I have never try to blow off steam with my family , There are many ways we can use In order to feel something is change with us .


We can go for picnic , we can go for fishing, sometimes we can’t feel any change in ourselves when we suffer from some problems , what we can do when we feel that I guess the best way when you decided  to live with people who  you are loving them For me I prefer to solve  my problem by myself , when you do beleive me you will be more stronger  ,more wiser , more patient .


I taught All this Experience  from my dear Irene , She taught me to be more stronger  in my daily  life , Really Now I have a good ability to deal with All conditions . 


The only thing make you feel comfortable Inside yourself , when you have faith in God , everything will be okay , Regardless what you have , someday you will be happy .

01:31 PM Apr 05 2012 |

Ruirui

China

Take a deep breath, close eyes, tell yourself’ take it easy’

01:30 PM Apr 05 2012 |

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3n

United Kingdom

to blow off steam, the only solution I have is to have a sleep!

12:59 PM Apr 05 2012 |

 julito

julito

Argentina

Irene,  I also try not to vent my  steam to  my family and friends. You are very wise , why should  we make them accountable for  our  problems ?.

12:56 PM Apr 05 2012 |

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Irene Forever

Ukraine

When I feel frustrated with something, I always busy myself with studying. It’s the best way for me;  no cleaning, or washing, or cooking.


If  the matter’s connected with people whom I trusted but they failed, I think hard and weigh the situation untill I realize the problem.


When I have an oppotrunity to spend my time in the countryside, I love sitting near the river or walking in the fields when nobody sees me. I sometimes need to stay alone. It makes me stronger, wiser and stay positive in order not to blow off steam to my family or friends.

12:48 PM Apr 05 2012 |

 julito

julito

Argentina

OMG. I can´t  , my passport is in the process also. Thanks anyway, i will   virtually be  present.  Cry 

12:46 PM Apr 05 2012 |

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 julito

julito

Argentina

OLA  ,let´s make some changes ,instead of meditation with tea , I prefer meditation with  cakes ,and if it is from Anja  expert hands, much better.Kiss

12:33 PM Apr 05 2012 |

ola33

ola33

Japan

Reading the Bible, a good cup of tea, meditation with tea, swimming, a ballet class, just a good energetic walk, rollercoster scream ( not anymore:) feel dizzy after) – is a good way to vent my negative emotions.

12:30 PM Apr 05 2012 |

 julito

julito

Argentina

Anja hello ,  lot  of people takes to yoga and meditation groups , while others , as I can see, sing ,scream ,dance ,  reading   the  Bible (if you are a Christian) or the Quran for a muslim .  i like to read the Bible, it has helped me   to release tension.   

12:21 PM Apr 05 2012 |

PhilologistAUL

Azerbaijan

I think, in Islam this mediation is carried out through salat, daily prayer and in Christianity through confessing one’s sins. It depends on a person’s beliefs. 


Once I tried the following method, I stood near a railway and waited for a train to arrive, as it passed by I shouted out loudly the name of a person that I hated. To my mind, it lessened my depression:P  it really works, so advisable:)

12:09 PM Apr 05 2012 |

 julito

julito

Argentina

I have found out that singing  a song aloud usually works out well for me, it really lessen my  nerves  , also to think that  tomorrow  will be a better day  and that nothing last for ever.  Wink

11:54 AM Apr 05 2012 |

PhilologistAUL

Azerbaijan

Exactly riverboy, there were points in my life that i was in dilemma and couldn’t find solution for my very minor problems that seemed to me to be enormous, and Quran gave me answers at necessary time alhamdoulillah:)

10:41 AM Apr 05 2012 |

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