“let off steam”
To release pent-up energy, frustration, or strong emotions, usually through physical activity or by expressing one's feelings openly. It helps a person feel calmer and less stressed after doing so. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "let off steam" in the video clips below.
Hear how "let off steam" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Black Mirror, Downton Abbey, VICE, Vsauce, Business Insider and 5 more.
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YouTubeVICE7.9M views · 2022-09-10
MS13's Toxic Weed That’s 'More Addictive Than Cocaine' | High Society
“you let off steam.”
When you’re stressed
with a lot on your mind, … When the smoke comes in,
you forget everything.
Play at 20:34
YouTubeVsauce3.9M views · 2017-01-25
Destruction - Mind Field (Ep 3)
“and let off steam by smashing
mock-ups of workplaces,”
People pay to visit
these anger rooms … kitchens, and more.
Play at 2:16
YouTubeBusiness Insider4.4M views · 2023-12-29
18 Fascinating Crafts Fighting To Survive | Still Standing Marathon | Business Insider
“wanted to let off steam and so they”
day working washing sewing and they … started kicking their legs shaking their
Play at 2:54:15
TV ShowBlack Mirror
Black Mirror — S06E05
“We all need to let off steam every now and then.”
I'm not here to judge. … Thank you.
Play at 58:32
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TV ShowDownton Abbey
Downton Abbey — S06E04
“- when you let off steam at the auction?
- No. I've had it up to here.”
She's right, Daisy. Have
you forgotten what happened … I've come to the end. I must do it.
Play at 32:46
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YouTubeLinus Tech Tips1.1M views · 2025-10-28
Linus Went Undercover to Answer Your Tech Questions
“[singing] I can let off steam”
sponsor. I need a place [music] where … with floating, [music] rolling, flying
Play at 19:52
YouTubeReal Stories673K views · 2025-03-02
Killer Kids: Meet Britain's Youngest Murderers
“social media sites to let off steam and”
seriously pupils or young people use … make very disturbing thoughts available
Play at 35:38
YouTubeMythical Kitchen2.0M views · 2022-12-06
Kallmekris Eats Her Last Meal
“It was just to like let
off steam, basically.”
Yeah, yeah, yeah. … Like, she, I have journals
full of random scripts
Play at 19:27
YouTubeFree Documentary1.8M views · 2024-09-08
World’s Toughest Prisons: Bolivia, Mexico & Colombia | Behind Bars: Best Of | Free Documentary
“of them use the time to let off steam”
happens the prisoners have 1 hour most … soccer is very popular everything looks
Play at 2:53:50
YouTubeLex Fridman1.7M views · 2023-09-10
Walter Isaacson: Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Einstein, Da Vinci & Ben Franklin | Lex Fridman Podcast #395
“process information, then let off steam,”
Now he'll, in between these sessions, … and for better or worse, he lets off steam
Play at 1:19:55