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Dampf ablassen

let off steam

→ Dampf
phrase Rare #43,677
let off steam An idiom meaning to release frustration or strong emotions, often by talking about them. Usually used with etwas or mal etwas.
GE: Nach diesem stressigen Tag muss ich bei dir etwas Dampf ablassen.
EN: After this stressful day, I need to let off some steam with you.

Warum soll er keinen Dampf ablassen?

Why shouldn't he let off some steam?

— Marvel's The Avengers (2012)

Ich muss nur mal etwas Dampf ablassen.

I just need to let off some steam.

Tom muss etwas Dampf ablassen.

Tom needs to let off some steam.

Da kannst du Dampf ablassen.

There you can let off steam.