"se changer les idées" meaning in French

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Verb

Audio: LL-Q150 (fra)-WikiLucas00-se changer les idées.wav
Head templates: {{fr-verb|head=se changer les idées}} se changer les idées
  1. (idiomatic) to start a new activity in order to change one's state of mind, to take a break from doing something boring or to escape from a displeasing situation Tags: idiomatic
    Sense id: en-se_changer_les_idées-fr-verb-VUVhMVX- Categories (other): French entries with incorrect language header

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