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1 let off steam
1) (to release steam into the air.) a se răcori2) (to release or get rid of excess energy, emotion etc: The children were letting off steam by running about in the playground.) a se defula -
2 steam
[sti:m] 1. noun1) (a gas or vapour that rises from hot or boiling water or other liquid: Steam rose from the plate of soup / the wet earth in the hot sun; a cloud of steam; ( also adjective) A sauna is a type of steam bath.) abur2) (power or energy obtained from this: The machinery is driven by steam; Diesel fuel has replaced steam on the railways; ( also adjective) steam power, steam engines.) (cu) aburi2. verb1) (to give out steam: A kettle was steaming on the stove.) a fuma2) ((of a ship, train etc) to move by means of steam: The ship steamed across the bay.) a avansa3) (to cook by steam: The pudding should be steamed for four hours.) a găti la aburi•- steam-- steamer
- steamy
- steamboat
- steamship
- steam engine
- steam roller
- full steam ahead
- get steamed up
- get up steam
- let off steam
- run out of steam
- steam up
- under one's own steam
См. также в других словарях:
let\ off\ steam — • let off steam • 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… … Словарь американских идиом
let off steam — ► let off steam informal get rid of pent up energy or strong emotion. Main Entry: ↑steam … English terms dictionary
let 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… … Useful english dictionary
let 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… … Dictionary of American idioms
let 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… … Dictionary of American idioms
let 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… … New idioms dictionary
let 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 … Thesaurus of popular words
let 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 … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
let off steam — get rid of your extra energy or strong feelings by doing some activity He was very angry at first but he has let off a lot of steam and has calmed down now … Idioms and examples
let off steam — express concern, sound off Hec is letting off steam again. He wants to save the wolves … English idioms
let off steam — release steam, release pressure … English contemporary dictionary