blow away the cobwebs



blow away the cobwebs

  (British & Australian)
to do something which makes you feel less tired or bored, especially to spend time outside in the fresh air
Usage notes: Cobwebs are made by spiders (= small insects with 8 legs) and are usually found in rooms or places that no one uses very much.
A stroll along the cliffs will blow away the cobwebs.
See also: away, blow

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Francene[fræn'si:n]
Tadej-Slovene
Reynaldo-Spanish, Portuguese
Sixten-Swedish
MelvaMEL-vəEnglish
Nymphodora-Ancient Greek