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

Wake at 6:30 a.m., he recalled, make the bed tight, or the school officials would tear it out.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 30, 2023

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

I watched her make the bed and, after what seemed like a safe length of time, stood to leave.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2019

“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