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Alltagsleben - Ruhen & Entspannen

Tauchen Sie ein in englische Redewendungen über Ruhe und Entspannung, wie 'die Spinnweben wegblasen' und 'die Rosen riechen'.

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to [kick] {one's} feet up

to lie on a sofa, bed, etc. in order to become less tense or anxious

Ex: The vacation cabin by the lake is the perfect place to kick our feet up, unwind, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
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to [smell] the roses

to take moment to relax and appreciate what life has to offer, particularly when one is feeling overwhelmed

Ex: Let's take a break and go smell the roses in the garden; it will help clear our minds.
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second wind

the renewal of one's energy or endurance that allows one to continue or start over a physical exertion

zweiter Wind, Energieerneuerung

zweiter Wind, Energieerneuerung

Ex: He felt like he could n't keep going , but the encouragement from the crowd gave him a second wind.Er fühlte sich, als könnte er nicht weitermachen, aber die Ermutigung der Menge gab ihm einen **zweiten Wind**.
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to [catch] {one's} breath

to put an stop to any activity one was doing in order to take a short break and relax a bit

Ex: The unexpected news was so shocking that it took him a while to catch his breath and respond.
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to [max] and [relax]

to give one's best effort in work or activities, followed by taking time to rest

Ex: Completing her daily tasks allows her to max and relax in the evening, enjoying her favorite hobbies and downtime.
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to [recharge] {one's} batteries

to relax and take a rest in order to recover one's lost energy

Ex: A good night's sleep can do wonders to recharge your batteries and help you face the day ahead.
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to [stretch] {one's} legs

to go for a walk, particularly after spending a long time sitting in one spot

Ex: After the meeting, she invited her colleagues to stretch their legs by going for a short hike in the nearby park.
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to [let] {oneself} go

to behave in a way one desires without worrying about other's opinions

Ex: Following a tough workweek, he lets himself go during the weekend, indulging in his hobbies and favorite pastimes.
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to [let] {one's} hair down

to behave in a comfortable manner, without worrying about one's problems or other people's opinions

Ex: The retirement party was a memorable evening, with the retiree finally letting their hair down and celebrating decades of hard work.
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to [blow|clear] away the cobwebs

to refresh oneself, usually by going outside or doing some physical activities

Ex: After a short break, I can clear away the cobwebs and approach the problem with a fresh perspective.
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(ready|fit) to drop

fully drained of strength and energy

Ex: The students were ready to drop after studying for their final exams all night.
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to [breathe] a sigh of relief

to feel relief or relaxation because a period of worry, stress, or anticipation has passed

Ex: When the missing child was found unharmed, the entire community breathed a collective sigh of relief.
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