13 English Idioms related to Relaxation & Rest • English with Harry 👴

13 English idioms related to relaxation and rest. Let your hair down, have a blast meaning and more.

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13 English idioms related to relaxation

Hi there, this is Harry and welcome to Speak Better English with Harry podcast for English learners.

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Today, we’re going to look at idioms related to relaxation and rest. So what sort of idioms can we use when we’re talking about relaxing or relaxation in English? As always, I’m going to give you a list of what they are and then I’ll give you some examples that will give you a better understanding of how you can use these English idioms.

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take it easy

Meaning: to relax, not do very much

Example:

I’m just going to lie on a beach put my feet up, enjoy the sunsets and the sun and take it easy for a week.

Meaning: to give someone an instruction or a piece of advice to avoid working at a very hectic pace or to avoid strain

Example:

You will need to take it easy at home for 5-7 after your surgery.

Narrow down your responsibility and take it easy at work, otherwise, you will burn out.

to slow down

Meaning: to relax, to not rush

Examples:

I think I need to slow down a little bit perhaps it’ll get a little easier after month-end when I’ve done all the reporting.

Michael wasn’t feeling so well. He went to the doctor and the doctor told him to slow down a bit and take a break.

Why don’t you try to slow down? Stop working at a reasonable hour and get home early for a few weeks.

13 English idioms related to relaxation

to let your hair down

Meaning: to relax and enjoy yourself, or even go a little bit wild

Example:

Should we go out and let our hair down for a few hours at a karaoke bar?

to switch off

Meaning: to totally relax

Example:

My weekend was amazing. I just switched off completely on Friday evening, got away from everything and didn’t pick up my mobile phone.

hang out (with)

Meaning: to not do anything in particular but to be with people you like being with

Example:

We’ll probably go to the movies, we’ll probably go and kick a ball or play a bit of basketball, we’ll just hang out.

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unwind /ʌnˈwaɪnd/

Meaning: to become less stressed, to take your mind off something

Example:

When you go on holidays, it always takes a couple of days to unwind and find your way around.

to take your mind off something

Meaning: to de-stress

Example:

A quick walk in the mountains helps me to take my mind off the difficult problem in the office.

take a breather

Meaning: to take a short break, a little intermission that gets you feeling good

Example:

You’re working too hard. Why don’t you take a breather and meet me for coffee?

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13 English idioms related to relaxation

take a break

Meaning: to do something different, to relax (it’s slightly longer than a breather)

Example:

I’d love to take a break and go to Scotland for a weekend.

footloose and fancy-free

Meaning: to be free to do anything you want

Example:

I’m footloose and fancy-free this weekend. How about coming to my house for a few beers?

to have a blast

Meaning: to go out there and really enjoy yourself, have a lot of fun

Example:

Enjoy your trip to Venice, have a blast!

And then the very old English idiom that everybody uses and has heard of

to recharge your batteries

Meaning: to have a break and come back feeling fresh and relaxed

Example:

I really needed that mini-break last month to recharge my batteries.

to indulge yourself in something

Meaning: to do things you enjoy the most

Example:

Take a few minutes out of your day and indulge yourself in our special spa treatment.

13 idioms related to relaxation

Well, they’re all idioms related to relaxation or rest. I just to give them to you again:

take it easy
slow down
let your hair down
switch off
hang out (with)
unwind
take your mind off something
take a breather
take a break
footloose and fancy-free
have a blast
recharge your batteries
indulge yourself in something

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