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
Anis-Arabic
Theophania-Ancient Greek
TibbyTIB-eeEnglish
Catharinakah-tah-REE-nah (Dutch)Dutch, Swedish
Beatricebe-ah-TREE-che (Italian), BEE-ə-tris (English), BEE-tris (English), BE-ah-trees (Swedish), be-ah-TREES (Swedish)Italian, English, Swedish
Payne[pein]