jmdict 2168420 Active (id: 2292161)
命の洗濯
【 いのちのせんたく 】

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[exp,n] [id] ▶ casting off the drudgery of everyday life and doing as one pleases ▶ kicking back Cross references:   ⇐ see: 2168410 鬼のいぬまに洗濯【おにのいぬまにせんたく】 1. playing while the cat is away; taking a break while the boss is out; doing what one wants when one is (finally) alone; relaxing while the demon is out   ⇐ see: 1390980 洗濯【せんたく】 2. relaxation; rejuvenation; melting away (of worries, fatigue, etc.)