Zoeken
to take a walk
01
to go outside and move on one's feet for pleasure or exercise
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Collocation take a walk
01
to go away and leave a person alone
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "take a walk" and when to use it?
The idiom "take a walk" likely originated from the idea that taking a walk can be a way to depart from a situation or location. This use of the phrase conveys the notion of encouraging someone to leave, and it developed as a widely recognized way to express that feeling in everyday language. While the exact historical origin is not precisely documented, it has become a common expression in English to indicate that someone should just go away.
Voorbeeld
After the heavy lunch, he took a walk to help his food digest.
Taking a walk in the fresh air helped him cool off and gain a clearer perspective on the issue.
At the reunion, we all took a walk down memory lane, sharing stories from our school days.
She decided to take a walk instead of going for a run this evening.
Whenever I feel stressed, I like to take a walk in the park to calm down.
