clear the cobwebs

idiom

: to remove a feeling of confusion, vagueness, or lack of clarity about something (from one's mind)
She took a walk to clear the cobwebs from her head.

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Having your brain switch from mental to physical mode can clear the cobwebs and refill its creative juices. Amy Blaschka, Forbes, 15 May 2021

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“Clear the cobwebs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20the%20cobwebs. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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