stretch one's legs

phrase

1
: to extend the legs
2
: to take a walk in order to relieve stiffness caused by prolonged sitting

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“Stretch one's legs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stretch%20one%27s%20legs. Accessed 11 Dec. 2025.

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