stretch one's legs



stretch one's legs

Stand up or go for a walk, especially after a prolonged period of sitting. For example, Let's go stretch our legs at intermission. [c. 1600]
See also: leg, stretch

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Averill-English (Rare)
Cristianokree-STYAH-no (Italian), kreesh-TYA-noo (Portuguese)Italian, Portuguese
Olivetteahl-i-VET (English)Literature
JillJILEnglish
JessamynJES-ə-minEnglish (Rare)
AdriaAYD-ree-əEnglish