stoom afblazen

Meaning: (Already vivid in English).

Language: Dutch

Literally: to blow off steam

Category: Daily Life

Origin: The phrase draws on the literal release of pressurized steam from machinery, used figuratively for emotional or psychological release.

More idioms — Daily Life

het heft in eigen handen nemen — To take control of a situation or seize the initiative.
achter slot en grendel — imprisoned or confined.
in de clinch liggen — To be in conflict or at odds with someone.
ge järnet — Exert maximum effort; give one's all.
sätta till alla klutar — To make a maximum effort or remove all restraints in pursuit of something.
falla till föga — To surrender one's position or resistance; to give in.

bittere pil — something unpleasant or difficult that one must accept.
op zijn bord krijgen — to be assigned a task or burden.
met de kippen op stok gaan — to go to bed very early, at sunset.
vuur met vuur bestrijden — to counter a harmful action using the same method or intensity.
uit de hand lopen — to become uncontrolled or chaotic.
tussen de oren — in one's mind or thoughts.

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