Definition
伸腿 is a separable verb (离合词) that means 'to stretch one's legs'. It also has two figurative uses: slang for 'to kick the bucket / die', and 'to insinuate oneself into a situation' (like sticking one's leg in). The two syllables can be split by aspect markers or complements — for example, 伸了一下腿 ('stretched legs for a while'). The slang and meddling senses are colloquial, so be mindful of context.
v.o.
to stretch one's legs(slang) to kick the bucketto dieto insinuate oneself into meddle
Examples
- ，。Tā shēn le yíxià tuǐ, xiūxi le yíhuìr.He stretched his legs for a while and rested.
- 伸腿。Qǐng bú yào zài guòdào shàng shēn tuǐ.Please don't stretch your legs in the aisle.
- 伸腿。Tā zǒng xiǎng zài zhè cì hézuò zhōng shēn tuǐ.He always wants to insinuate himself into this cooperation.
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