se changer les idées

French

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se changer les idées

  1. (idiomatic) to start a new activity in order to change one's state of mind, to take a break from doing something boring or to escape from a displeasing situation
    J’en ai marre de cette ambiance tendue ! Je sors pour me changer les idées.
    I'm sick of this tense atmosphere! I'm going out to clear my head.
    Souvent, après une journée de travail, elle se change les idées avec une heure de footing.
    Often, after a day at work, she takes her mind off things with an hour of jogging.
    Viens donc au cinéma avec moi ! Ça te changera les idées.
    Come to the cinema with me! It'll take your mind off things.

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