Question of the Day #1044

If Krampusnacht was a way to scare kids into behaving themselves, the Krampuslauf, which isn’t tied to a specific day, was a way for grown men to blow off steam while probably still scaring kids.

From the 4th paragraph of this article at History.com.

  上記の文で、blow off steamの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "blow off steam" mean?

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解答

意味：
英辞郎によると、

余分な蒸気を逃がす［出す］、憂さ［鬱憤］を晴らす、ストレスを解消する、怒りをあらわにする

   

Answer

According to the Longman Dictionary:

to get rid of your anger, excitement, or energy in a way that does not harm anyone by doing something active

 

Examples

• She just needed to blow off steam.
• Recess is a good chance for kids to blow off steam.
• When work gets frustrating, I like to go bowling to blow off some steam.
• Call me any time you need to blow off some steam.
• Do you angrily douse your computer in tea or yell at your dad to blow off steam? The Guardian (2019)

   

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