Meaning of the word "stretch your legs" in English

What does "stretch your legs" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

stretch your legs

US /strɛtʃ yʊər lɛɡz/
UK /strɛtʃ yɔː lɛɡz/
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Idiom

to go for a walk, especially after sitting for a long time

Example:
Let's stop at the next rest area to stretch our legs.
After hours of driving, I really needed to stretch my legs.