blow the cobwebs away
To make changes for space for new fresh ideas
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“A long walk helps me blow the cobwebs away.”
“After working in the office all week, I need a weekend in the mountains to blow the cobwebs away.”
“The director decided to hire fresh talent to blow the cobwebs away and revitalize the stagnant creative department.”
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as the wind blows
According to any given circumstances.
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away game
An athletic contest played away from the team's home field.
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away with the fairies
Not all there; slightly crazy.
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bang away
to strike or hit repeatedly
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bear away the bell
To be superior in something.
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beaver away
To work hard at a task.
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blaze away
To fire (firearms) repeatedly.
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blow a fuse
To lose one's temper; to become enraged.
Last updated August 10, 2026