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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Example Sentences

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

From Slate • May 17, 2024

Bandit, for instance, is regularly shown doing the laundry or helping to make the bed.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2022

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

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

I couldn't even make the bed or take a shower.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos