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stretch one's legs

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

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

idiomatic

Equivalents

Examples

“I needed to stretch⟳ my legs after spending all day sitting around in meetings.”
“Finally, after nearly two and a half hours on the same train⟳, I have⟳ the chance to stretch⟳ my legs at Taunton while I wait⟳ for the Bristol service.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

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