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
ŠIme-Croatian
Sophus-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Helmine-German
Rhode-Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
Rosalindaro-sah-LEEN-dah (Spanish), ro-zah-LEEN-dah (Italian)Spanish, Italian
MamieMAY-meeEnglish