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
Narcisa-Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Romanian
CoyKOIEnglish
SÍLeSHEE-laIrish
MatijaMAH-tee-yah (Croatian, Serbian)Slovene, Croatian, Serbian
Oenone-Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Alvina[æl'vainə]