憂うさを晴はらしに

expression, adverb

for amusement; to distract oneself from grief

Used when someone does something to relieve pent-up frustration, sadness, or stress. Often follows verbs like 行く, 出かける, 飲む.

• 憂うさを晴はらしにカラオケに行いった。

  I went to karaoke to blow off some steam.

• 彼かれは憂うさを晴はらしに酒さけを飲のんだ。

  He drank to drown his sorrows.