Blow the cobwebs away meaning
What does the saying 'Blow the cobwebs away' mean?
Idiom: Blow the cobwebs away
Meaning:
If you blow the cobwebs away, you make sweeping changes to something to bring fresh views and ideas in.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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