[General] have a rest by doing sth

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englishhobby

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After that (after coming back from university in the evening) I have a rest by watching movies, listening to music etc.

I doubt about the use of by in this sentence. How shall I put the same idea in other words? If I don't use by, will it sound better?
 

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After that (after coming back from university in the evening) I have a rest by watching movies, listening to music etc.

I doubt about the use of by in this sentence. How shall I put the same idea in other words? If I don't use by, will it sound better?

Use "relax by" instead of "have a rest by".
 

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Thank you, it's so simple! :)
 
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