say something that one has wanted to say for a long time, resulting in a feeling of relief
get something off my chest
annoy or irritate someone intensely
get under my skin
to try to appear brave or calm
put a brave face on
To withdraw or remove oneself from something, often in order to consider it from a broader or more objective perspective.
take a step back
make a desperate effort to avoid saying something
bite my tongue
to see things from an objective viewpoint
put things into perspective
to suddenly attack someone or something physically or criticize him, her, or it in an angry way
lash out
Make a public disturbance or excited emotional display.
make a scene
to make (someone) irritated, angry, or crazy
drive sb up the wall
an ability to keep from getting upset or offended by the things other people say and do
thick skin
to keep (a feeling or emotion) inside instead of expressing it
bottle up
to do or say something that helps you to get rid of strong feelings or energy
let off steam