Example: Ich kann den Stress einfach nicht aus dem Kopf bekommen.
Definition
"Etwas aus dem Kopf bekommen" means to stop thinking about something or to clear one's mind of a particular thought or stress. It is often used when someone cannot forget or stop worrying about a certain issue or feeling.
Translations
get something out of one's mind
quitarse algo de la cabeza
iets uit je hoofd zetten
treure's una cosa del cap
se sortir quelque chose de la tête
Etymology
The phrase "etwas aus dem Kopf bekommen" literally translates from German as 'to get something out of the head.' It combines 'etwas' (something), 'aus' (out), 'dem Kopf' (the head), and 'bekommen' (to get). The expression vividly conveys the idea of removing a thought from one's mind.
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get something out of one's mind