Fixed expressions
Idioms
English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.
Idioms containing steam, including its inflections. Clear word filter
2 idioms
blow off steam
CEFR B1to release pent-up energy or emotion through some activity
Informal
run out of steam
CEFR B2to lose the energy, enthusiasm, or momentum needed to continue
Informal