cobweb

blow away the cobwebs

To energize or invigorate oneself. ("Cobwebs" are spider webs that are typically found in abandoned spaces.) When was the last time you left the house? Come on, get out there and blow away the cobwebs!
See also: away, blow, cobweb

blow the cobwebs away

To energize or invigorate oneself. ("Cobwebs" are spider webs that are typically found in abandoned spaces.) When was the last time you left the house? Come on, get outside for a walk and blow the cobwebs away! An early-morning run always blows the cobwebs away before starting work.
See also: away, blow, cobweb

cobweb cunt

1. rude slang An extremely offensive term used to indicate one's disdain or contempt for a woman. Oh, what does that old cobweb cunt know, anyway?
2. vulgar slang Something a sexually inactive woman is said to have.
See also: cobweb, cunt
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

blow away the cobwebs

If something, especially exercise, blows away the cobwebs, it makes you feel more alert and lively, when you have previously felt tired. We had a walk after lunch to blow away the cobwebs. Note: Verbs such as brush away, clear away and dust away are sometimes used instead of blow away. We had to get a game in to brush away the cobwebs before the Germany match.
See also: away, blow, cobweb
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

blow (or clear) away the cobwebs

banish a state of lethargy; enliven or refresh yourself.
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

blow away the ˈcobwebs

(informal) make you feel lively and refreshed, especially after you have been indoors for too long: After sitting around for hours, we went out and had a long walk along the beach to blow the cobwebs away.
A cobweb is a fine net of threads made by a spider, often found in rooms or buildings that have not been used for a long time.
See also: away, blow, cobweb
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • blow away the cobwebs
  • blow someone away
  • blowed away
  • blow away
  • are we away
  • Are we away?
  • away
  • draw away
  • do away with
  • do away with (someone, something, or oneself)
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