Blow Off Steam

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Maybe you have heard this phrase In american english:

BLOW OFF STEAM

sounds like someone might have a problem.

Let’s listen:

Please forgive me for yelling at you.

I had such a bad day.

I just needed to blow off some steam.

It’s ok. I understand.

You know when my friend rebecca Needs to blow off steam, She goes for a long bike ride!

Blow off steam.

That’s what people do when they Need to get rid of negative or bad feelings.

This phrase comes from steam engines.

When pressure builds up inside, The engines must release steam.

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