Blow/clear the cobwebs away

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verb

To refresh one's mind or to rejuvenate oneself.

After a long stressful week, the weekend trip to the beach really blew the cobwebs away.
Visual representation of "blow/clear the cobwebs away" - To refresh one's mind or to rejuvenate oneself

Often appears as...

  • blow the cobwebs away
  • clear the cobwebs away

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Activity Related

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

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

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

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I'll go for a run to clear the cobwebs away before the exam.
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Not Literal

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

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Let's take a break and blow the cobwebs away.
Visual representation of the word "Blow/clear the cobwebs away"

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