Blow/clear the cobwebs away
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.
Often appears as...
- blow the cobwebs away
- clear the cobwebs away
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To dispel confusion or lethargy and become clear-headed.
A brisk walk in the fresh morning air blew the cobwebs away, and all of a sudden everything made perfect sense.
Often appears as...
- need to clear the cobwebs away
- wake up and blow the cobwebs away
Usage tips
Idiomatic
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.
Often appears as...
- blow the cobwebs away
- clear the cobwebs away
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To dispel confusion or lethargy and become clear-headed.
A brisk walk in the fresh morning air blew the cobwebs away, and all of a sudden everything made perfect sense.
Often appears as...
- need to clear the cobwebs away
- wake up and blow the cobwebs away
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Activity Related
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 2/3Mental Clarity
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 3/3Not Literal
Remember, it's a figurative phrase; no actual cobwebs are involved.
Let's take a break and blow the cobwebs away.
Pro Tip 1/3Activity Related
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 2/3Mental Clarity
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 3/3Not Literal
Remember, it's a figurative phrase; no actual cobwebs are involved.
Let's take a break and blow the cobwebs away.
Pro Tip 1/3Activity Related
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 2/3Mental Clarity
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 3/3Not Literal
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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