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(idiomatic) To walk about, especially after prolonged time sitting or lying down.

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stretch one's legs

Source Word

stretch one's legs

Verb

idiomatic

(idiomatic) To walk about, especially after prolonged time sitting or lying down.

Japanese Meaning

長時間座ったり横になった後に、体をほぐすために歩いたり散歩したりすること / 長時間の静止状態から解放されるため、足や体を伸ばして動く行為

If you ever feel cramped on a long drive, it's a good idea to stretch one's legs at a rest stop.

長時間のドライブで窮屈に感じることがあれば、休憩所で少し歩いて体をほぐすといいでしょう。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) To walk about, especially after prolonged time sitting or lying down.

I needed to stretch my legs after spending all day sitting around in meetings.

stretches one's legs

（ present singular third-person ）

stretching one's legs

（ participle present ）

stretched one's legs

（ participle past ）

stretched one's legs

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