stretch one's legs

Idioms  

1. Stand up or go for a walk, especially after a prolonged period of sitting. For example, Let's go stretch our legs at intermission. [c. 1600]

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Example Sentences

This is an opportunity not only to stretch one’s legs, but to stretch one’s soul also.

From Literature

I actually prefer a narrow body plane, and the short layover in Iceland offers an opportunity to get out of a coach seat and stretch one's legs.

From New York Times

Our boat was a very comfortable one, and it was quite a relief after being cramped up in the chair to be able to stretch one’s legs and to indulge in a lounge or sometimes to take a walk along the bank of the river.

From Project Gutenberg

It is much pleasanter to be silent and to stretch one's legs without caring for a neighbour who will be gone in a few moments.

From Project Gutenberg

Oh, how good it was to stretch one's legs after sitting so long!

From Project Gutenberg