in moderation - if you do something in moderation, you do not do it too much.
turn the air blue - to swear many times or use a lot of rude words, for example because you are angry. You can also say that the air turns blue if someone speaks in this way.
let off steam - to do or say something that helps you to get rid of strong feelings or energy
foul-mouthed - if someone is foul-mouthed, they use offensive language.
contraction - a strong, painful movement of the muscles that a woman has when she is having a baby
chastise - to criticize or punish someone
on the threshold of sth - at the start of a new and important time or development
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