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loosen up

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loosen up (someone)
to behave in a relaxed, informal way. Slowly she began to loosen up and, by the second semester, she was making friends with her classmates. The question was supposed to loosen people up and chase away their anxieties.
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If the springs (connective tissue) loosen up enough, jumping (walking) is going to hurt, especially if you're on concrete.
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Holding each stretch for 10 to 30 seconds is a much more effective way to loosen up.
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