let off steam

意味

to release strong feelings or energy harmlessly

強い感情や力を害のない形で発散する.

例文

1. 1The children run around the park after school to let off steam.
2. 2I go swimming on Wednesdays to let off steam.
3. 3He let off steam by cleaning the whole kitchen.
4. 4Sometimes a long walk is the best way to let off steam.
5. 5She lets off steam at the gym instead of arguing with her flatmates.

文法

変化するのは動詞だけで、過去形は原形と同じ形（lets、let、letting）。ここでの steam は不可算名詞なので冠詞をつけない。

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