Used to describe an action to overcome a strong feeling or desire by fully experiencing it.

Emotional Closure

This phrase is often used in casual conversation, not in formal contexts.

Colloquial Usage

It does not imply removing a physical substance but refers to a figurative release.

Literally refers to the process of a substance leaving the body.

Commonly used when discussing diets, detox, or recovery from substances.

Implying that it takes time to remove substances from the body.