Stretch (one's) legs according to the coverlet In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "stretch (one's) legs according to the coverlet", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Katie Anh calendar 2021-08-22 02:08

Meaning of Stretch (one's) legs according to the coverlet

Synonyms:

to tighten your belt

Stretch (one's) legs according to the coverlet proverb

Literally, when you stretch straight your legs, your coverlet can not cover enough your legs. Consequently, you have to bend your body to not let your legs' ower parts get cold. So this proverb is to teach people adaptability.

To not spend over one's butget; to not spend money on things that one cannot afford

We are facing some financial problems, so you must stretch your legs according to the coverlet.

My mom sent me less money than usual this month, so I have to stretch my legs according to the coverlet.

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Grammar and Usage of Stretch (one's) legs according to the coverlet

Verb Forms

  • Stretched one's legs according to the coverlet
  • stretching (one's) legs according to the coverlet
  • stretches (one's) legs according to the coverlet
  • Possessive Adjectives

    • stretch her legs according to the coverlet
    • stretch his legs according to the coverlet
    • stretch my legs according to the coverlet
    • stretch our legs according to the coverlet
    • stretch their legs according to the coverlet
    • stretch your legs according to the coverlet

The verb "stretch" should be conjugated according to its tense.

More examples:

The new job with less salary forced me to stretch my legs according to the coverlet.

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