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Blow off some steam
What does Blow off some steam mean? | To enjoy oneself by relaxing normal formalities. | He is a true workaholic who has misguided priorities, when he wants to blow off some steam he comes to work on Saturday wearing blue jeans.
Boilers are commonly used in steam heating systems and steam engines such as those used in a steam locomotive. The boilers contain water that is heated by burning some fuel such as oil. The heated water turns to steam, which is then sent through a system of radiators (in the case of heating systems) or harnessed by a steam engine.
The steam creates considerable pressure in the boiler. If the pressure becomes too great, there is a danger of the boiler exploding. Hence boilers are equipped with safety valves called blow off valves that open if the pressure becomes to great.
"Blowing off steam" prevents explosions by relieving the pressure in a boiler by venting excess steam and pressure. |
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pull one`s weight
What does "pull one`s weight" mean? | to do one`s fair share of the work | "If everyone pulls their weight we can quickly finish and go home."
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sweet nothings
What does "sweet nothings" mean? | affectionate but unimportant words that you say to a loved one | The boy in the movie whispered sweet nothings into the ear of his girlfriend.
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Go nuts
What does "Go nuts" mean? | If someone goes nuts, they get excited over something. |
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hot
What does "hot" mean? | sexy (for women in particular) |
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suss
What does "suss" mean? | figure out; realize; understand clearly. | I've got you sussed now.
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jump street
What does "jump street" mean? | start; beginning; outset (of something) |
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jump to conclusions
What does "jump to conclusions" mean? | decide something too quickly and
without thinking about it or
considering all the facts. | A: "Angela just doesn't like me. She won't even sayhello."B: "You're jumping to conclusions. Actually, she's very shy."
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in the event of (something)
What does "in the event of (something)" mean? | if something happens | In the event of a fire, everybody must immediately leave by the front door.
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truth is stranger than fiction
What does "truth is stranger than fiction" mean? | real life is sometimes stranger than fiction | Truth is stranger than fiction and the man survived in the mountains for several months after his airplane crashed.
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mickey mouse
What does "mickey mouse" mean? | nonsense; rubbish; foolish talk or ideas |
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to be sure
What does "to be sure" mean? | without a doubt, certainly | "To be sure it would be better to talk to the store manager rather than the clerk."
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bugger
What does "bugger" mean? | have anal intercourse with |
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