wind down
To relax; to get rid of stress; to destress.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I like to listen to music to wind down after work.”
“After a long week of meetings, she enjoys reading a book in the garden to wind down.”
“The retreat offers a quiet space for professionals to wind down from the relentless pressures of their demanding careers.”
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as the wind blows
According to any given circumstances.
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break wind
To expel gases generated during digestion, especially through the anus; to fart.
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candle in the wind
A fragile or vulnerable thing, likely to be put in jeopardy.
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finger to the wind
An attention to or focus on or awareness of current or prevailing trends, public opinion, or shifting circumstances.
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four sheets to the wind
Extremely drunk.
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get the wind up
To become frightened or disturbed.
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get wind
To be divulged; to become public.
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get wind in one's jaws
To have too much to say; talk too much; run at the mouth; to speak one's mind or voice one's opinion about a matter; blabber
Last updated August 10, 2026