Let+off
21let off steam — ► let off steam informal get rid of pent up energy or strong emotion. Main Entry: ↑steam …
22let off — let (someone) off to not punish someone. The judge let the boys off because they hadn t ever been in trouble before. Related vocabulary: off the hook …
23let off steam — (informal) GIVE VENT TO ONE S FEELINGS, speak one s mind, speak out, sound off, lose one s inhibitions, let oneself go; use up surplus energy. → steam * * * let off steam 1. To release steam into the atmosphere 2. To work off energy 3. To give… …
24let off steam — or[blow off steam] {v. phr.} 1. To let or make steam escape; send out steam. * /The janitor let off some steam because the pressure was too high./ 2. {informal} To get rid of physical energy or strong feeling through activity; talk or be very… …
25let off steam — or[blow off steam] {v. phr.} 1. To let or make steam escape; send out steam. * /The janitor let off some steam because the pressure was too high./ 2. {informal} To get rid of physical energy or strong feeling through activity; talk or be very… …
26let off steam — British, American & Australian, American & Australian to do or say something that helps you to get rid of strong feelings or energy. Meetings give people the chance to let off steam if something has been bothering them for a long time. After a… …
27let off steam — blow off steam, informal you ll go nuts if you don t let off steam once in a while Syn: give vent to one s feelings, speak one s mind, speak out, sound off, lose one s inhibitions, let oneself go; use up surplus energy …
28let off steam — A person who lets off steam releases surplus energy or strong feelings either through intense physical activity or by talking in an unrestrained manner. Let s bring the kids to the playground so that they can let off steam …
29let off the hook — See: LET OFF(3) …
30let off the hook — See: LET OFF(3) …
