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ESLPod_0813_WE_1300 Doing Basic Exercises The verb "to stretch," in this podcast, means to move one's body in ways that push or pull parts as far as they can comfortably go: "Stretching your neck can sometimes prevent headaches." When talking about fabric, the verb "to stretch" means for a piece of material to become larger and looser: "I gained weight, so now I have to stretch these pants before I put them on." The verb "to stretch" can also describe how something covers a distance or time period: "Their land stretches to the end of the valley." The phrase "to stretch (one's) legs" means to go for a walk, especially after a long period of inactivity: "Sheila gets out of the office and stretches her legs at least twice a day." Finally, the phrase "to stretch the truth" means to exaggerate and/or lie: "William speaks some French, but saying that he's fluent would stretch the truth."

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ESLPod 813 stretch Entertainment + Sports | Health + Medicine

Id	ESLPod_0813_WE_1300
Episode Id	ESLPod 813
Episode Title	Doing Basic Exercises
Phrase	stretch
Text	The verb "to stretch," in this podcast, means to move one's body in ways that push or pull parts as far as they can comfortably go: "Stretching your neck can sometimes prevent headaches." When talking about fabric, the verb "to stretch" means for a piece of material to become larger and looser: "I gained weight, so now I have to stretch these pants before I put them on." The verb "to stretch" can also describe how something covers a distance or time period: "Their land stretches to the end of the valley." The phrase "to stretch (one's) legs" means to go for a walk, especially after a long period of inactivity: "Sheila gets out of the office and stretches her legs at least twice a day." Finally, the phrase "to stretch the truth" means to exaggerate and/or lie: "William speaks some French, but saying that he's fluent would stretch the truth."
Topics	Entertainment + Sports \| Health + Medicine

Stretch Means Verb Eslpod I Phrase Basic Exercises