Howdy!
Thanks for returning to our Western Word of the Day column. The next few weeks I'm drifting a little bit away from what we think of as truly "western" words to focus on some other vocabulary term that I've learned and wanted to share.
Let Off Steam - to vent or complain to relieve some anger or frustration
Origin of the term: Robert Fulton's steamboat allowed boats to go upriver easily, but they're engines were prone to explosions. So there was a safety valve installed on them to release some steam and prevent an explosion.
Source:
History Channel, "America's Secret Slang" video series
www.history.com/shows/americas-secret-slang
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