Meanings
Relief valves released the excess pressure in a steam engine to prevent the boiler from exploding.
How to pronounce "blow off steam":
AU
To vent; to talk or take action (especially in a ranting or unrestrained way) so as to relieve stress.
To do something to get rid of excess energy.
Example Sentences
1
After a long day at work, he went to the gym to blow off steam.
2
She likes to go for a run in the park to blow off steam.
3
The kids played outside to blow off steam before bedtime.
4
We decided to have a movie night to blow off steam.
5
He went to the bar with his friends to blow off steam.
