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
VÂN-Vietnamese
Alistair-Scottish
Oneidao-NIE-dəEnglish
Sutekh-Egyptian Mythology
Dumisani-Southern African, Zulu
GrÉTaGRAY-taw (Hungarian)Hungarian, Icelandic