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
MertonMUR-tənEnglish
IgorEE-gər (Russian), EE-gawr (Polish)Russian, Polish, Slovene, Croatian, Serbian, Macedonian
PolliePAHL-eeEnglish
HelgeHEL-gə (German)Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German
Reinhilde-German
CyranoSIR-ə-no (English)Literature