take mind off

take someone's mind off something/someone

if an activity takes someone's mind off their problems, it stops them from thinking about them. That's the good thing about helping other people - it takes your mind off your own problems.

See also: mind, take

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take your mind off someone/something

to cause you to stop thinking about who or what is causing worry. That's the good thing about helping other people – it takes your mind off your own problems.

See also: mind, take