Letting of steam means to release anger or stress.
Example:
He went for a walk after work to let off some steam before sitting down with his family for dinner.
I don't think she meant to come across so harshly. She was just letting off steam.
It comes from old steam boilers. To 'let off steam' or 'blow off steam' would be to relieve the pressure in the boiler, to avoid risk of damage. When talking about a person, it means they are venting their thoughts, as a form of stress relief.
An idiom is something that does not mean what the phrase says literally, so yes. You can't actually laugh your head off.
Ripped off means you had something stolen. You were robbed.
you was close to something,you almost got it
It is a fishing term. At first is seemed as if you were caught ( hooked ) but you escaped capture or consequence.
The idiom "blow off some steam" originated from the idea of releasing pressure, similar to when excess steam is released from a steam engine to prevent an explosion. It means to release pent-up emotions or energy in order to relieve stress or tension.
The idiom "blow off some steam" originates from steam engines, where excess steam pressure needed to be released to prevent an explosion. The phrase metaphorically describes the act of releasing pent-up emotions or stress, similar to how steam is vented to maintain safety and function. It suggests that engaging in physical activity or expressing feelings can help alleviate tension.
It comes from old steam boilers. To 'let off steam' or 'blow off steam' would be to relieve the pressure in the boiler, to avoid risk of damage. When talking about a person, it means they are venting their thoughts, as a form of stress relief.
Venting ur emotions
An idiom is something that does not mean what the phrase says literally, so yes. You can't actually laugh your head off.
Ripped off means you had something stolen. You were robbed.
you was close to something,you almost got it
Talking excessively, usually spilling secrets.
Old sailing slang meaning to be no longer in danger.
It means to fall asleep while sitting (or standing).
Nothing. The correct idiom is "get OFF your high horse," meaning stop acting so conceited as if you are above everyone else.
You are alot like you mother/father/brother/sister.