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日常生活 - 休息とリラックス

休息とリラクゼーションに関する英語のイディオム、例えば「クモの巣を吹き飛ばす」や「バラの香りを嗅ぐ」に飛び込んでみましょう。

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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

足を伸ばしてくつろぐ, 横になって一息つく

足を伸ばしてくつろぐ, 横になって一息つく

Ex: After such a long week, all I wanted to do for the evening was kick my feet up and watch some movies with a big bowl of popcorn. 
to [smell] the roses

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

人生を味わう, 少し立ち止まる

人生を味わう, 少し立ち止まる

Ex: You've been working so hard lately; it's time to take a break and smell the roses. 
second wind
second wind
[名詞]

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

第二の息, 元気の回復

第二の息, 元気の回復

Ex: She gained a second wind during the campaign and turned the opinion polls around. 
to [max] and [relax]

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

全力を出してから休む, 全力でやってからくつろぐ

全力を出してから休む, 全力でやってからくつろぐ

Ex: After a day of back-to-back meetings, I like to max and relax by going for a long run in the park. 
to [recharge] {one's} batteries

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

エネルギーを充電する, 元気を取り戻す

エネルギーを充電する, 元気を取り戻す

Ex: Right now, I am recharging my batteries with a cup of tea and a good book. 
to [stretch] {one's} legs

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

少し歩いて足を伸ばす, 足慣らしに歩く

少し歩いて足を伸ばす, 足慣らしに歩く

Ex: During the long flight, it's essential to stretch your legs to prevent discomfort and maintain circulation. 
to [let] {oneself} go

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

羽目を外す, 人目を気にせず振る舞う

羽目を外す, 人目を気にせず振る舞う

Ex: She lets herself go and dances freely at the party, expressing her joy without concern for how others perceive her. 
to [let] {one's} hair down

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

羽を伸ばす, 気楽にくつろぐ

羽を伸ばす, 気楽にくつろぐ

Ex: After the intense week at work, she couldn't wait to let her hair down and enjoy a relaxing weekend. 
to [blow|clear] away the cobwebs

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

気分をすっきりさせる, 頭をリフレッシュする

気分をすっきりさせる, 頭をリフレッシュする

Ex: Simple childhood memories have a way of clearing the cobwebs away. 
(ready|fit) to drop

fully drained of strength and energy

へとへと, 倒れそうなほど疲れた

へとへと, 倒れそうなほど疲れた

Ex: After the twelve-hour shift, I was ready to drop. 
dead on {one's} feet

extremely tired

Ex: She was dead on her feet after the double shift. 
to [breathe] a sigh of relief

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

ほっと胸をなで下ろす, 安心する

ほっと胸をなで下ろす, 安心する

Ex: When the doctor said it was nothing serious, we breathed a sigh of relief. 
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