The idiom "take one's mind off something" does not have a specific historical origin. It developed naturally in the English language over time as a way to describe the action of diverting one's thoughts or attention away from a specific issue or concern in order to find relief from stress, anxiety, or preoccupation.

What is the origin of the idiom "take one's mind off something" and when to use it?

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to [get|take|keep] {one's} mind off {sth}

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英語での「 get one's mind off something 」の定義と意味

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