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
MelMELEnglish
Olja-Serbian
DonnieDAHN-eeEnglish
Serenasə-REEN-ə (English), se-RE-nah (Italian)English, Italian, Late Roman
GwendolineGWEN-də-lien (English), GWEN-də-leen (English)Welsh, English (British), French
ChloÉklo-EFrench