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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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