take (one's) mind off (something)

take (one's) mind off (something)

To stop or to cause one to stop thinking about something, typically a worry or concern. Playing video games after work helps me to take my mind off my work for a while—and sometimes that's when I get my best ideas. Exercising will take your mind off your problems and give you time to decompress.
See also: mind, off, take
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

take somebody’s ˈmind off something

make somebody forget about something unpleasant for a short time: I went out to see a movie to try to take my mind off my problems. We’re trying to take his mind off things a bit.
See also: mind, off, something, take
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  • harden
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  • harden one's heart
  • harden your heart
  • stop sleeping on (someone or something)
  • scare (one) away from (something)
  • get off (one's) high horse
  • get off high horse
  • already