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
SamuliSAH-moo-leeFinnish
Bodil-Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Steen-Danish
Nadya (2)-Arabic
Stan[stæn]
Daugherty['dɔ:eti:]