blows off steam
Decompresses after stress
To blow off steam is to release pent-up energy, frustration, or tension through some physical or emotional outlet.
The metaphor comes from steam engines, which required pressure release to prevent explosion.
Someone might blow off steam by exercising, venting to a friend, or going out drinking: After that meeting, I need to blow off some steam.
- exercisingActive physical exertion
- working outPhysical fitness activity
- ventingReleasing emotion verbally
- runMove swiftly on foot
- hitting the gymGoing to exercise
ranting · decompressing · confiding · talking it out · journaling · kickboxing · dancing · laughing · calming down · taking a break · deep breaths · jogging · chatting · punching bag · painting · group therapy · singing · letting go