make the bed

Idioms  

1. Rearrange a bed and its coverings to its condition before it was slept in. For example, Mom taught us all to make the bed before we got dressed. Also see make one's bed and lie in it.

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make the bed

“Multiple times I have gone to make the bed and notice a nice smear of shit on his side.”

From Slate ● May 17, 2024

As any kid who has ever been dared to make the bed in under three minutes can attest, a challenge makes things interesting.

From New York Times ● Jul. 23, 2022

But first, you might want to see whether you can make the bed more comfortable.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 11, 2022

Each morning, we make the bed — a custom king-size creation with long drawers underneath — then we tidy the kitchen and reset the living room.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 20, 2022

“That’s going to be tender for a couple of days. But you’ll be fine. I promise,” the nurse says gently as she pushes a button to make the bed go flat again.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper