Definition & Meaning of "Mind off"

get one's mind off sth

/ɡɛt ɔː tˈeɪk ɔː kˈiːp wˈɒnz mˈaɪnd ˈɒf ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

/ɡɛt ɔːɹ tˈeɪk ɔːɹ kˈiːp wˈʌnz mˈaɪnd ˈɔf ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

to get one's mind off sth

PHRASE

to distract someone's attention or thoughts away from something, typically something stressful, worrisome, or unpleasant

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

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

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.