Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
get-something-out-of-your-system
idiomatic expression
/ɡɛt ˈsʌmθɪŋ aʊt əv jʊər ˈsɪstəm/
Definition
To express or release strong emotions or feelings that have been pent up, allowing oneself to feel better.
Examples
- After months of stress, she finally screamed into a pillow to get her frustration out of her system.
- He needed to talk about his worries to get it out of his system.
- Writing in her journal helped her get her feelings out of her system.
Meaning
This phrase often refers to the act of doing or saying something that has been stored inside, typically for a long time, to relieve emotional tension.
Synonyms
- vent
- release
- express
- unload
