Blow/clear the cobwebs away

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Pro Tip 1/3

Use it when an activity, like exercise or a hobby, helps you feel better.

A game of tennis is great to blow the cobwebs away.

Pro Tip 2/3

It can express gaining mental clarity, not just alleviating stress.

I'll go for a run to clear the cobwebs away before the exam.

Pro Tip 3/3

Remember, it's a figurative phrase; no actual cobwebs are involved.

Let's take a break and blow the cobwebs away.

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