stretch (one's) legs
(redirected from stretch my legs)stretch (one's) legs
To stand or walk to help relieve stiffness in one's legs, usually from sitting for a prolonged period of time. Let's stop off at this rest area for a while. After three hours of driving, I'm sure everyone would like to stretch their legs a bit.
stretch one's legs
Fig. to walk around and loosen one's leg muscles after sitting down or lying down for a time. We wanted to stretch our legs during intermission. After sitting in the car all day, the travelers decided to stretch their 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]
stretch your legs
COMMON If you stretch your legs, you go for a short walk, usually after you have been sitting down for a long time. I stopped at the square and got out to stretch my legs.
stretch your legs
go for a short walk, typically after sitting in one place for some time.stretch your ˈlegs
walk about after sitting or lying for a long time: I’d been working at my desk all morning, so I went outside to stretch my legs for ten minutes.stretch one’s legs
tv. to stand up and perhaps walk about. I need to get out of here and stretch my legs for a while.
stretch (one's) legs
To go for a walk, especially after a lengthy period of sitting.