Walk it off! In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "Walk it off!", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jenne Phuong calendar 2021-07-06 05:07

Meaning of Walk it off!

Walk it off! phrase

Used to encourage somebody to go for a walk to relieve pain or an unpleasant feeling

It's just a slight injury. Walk it off!

Your feet is bleeding. Let's walk it off!"

Other phrases about:

dawdle along

To move in a slow and unconcerned manner.

stretch your legs
To go for a walk, especially when you have been sitting for a long time
wend (one's) way

To move or  somewhere slowly.

  

step inside

To go into a place.

have a spring in (one's) step

Used to say that you move in a way that is happy and energetic 

Grammar and Usage of Walk it off!

Verb Forms

  • walked it off
  • walking it off
  • walks it off

"Walk it off" is a common expression in the context of sports. Usually, if an athlete suffers a minor injury, his or her coach will tell the player to simply walk it off. This is because walking does seem to be a good, low-impact way to stretch and relax the body, which can help to reduce pain. There is also a research that shows that walking it off, in regards to emotional distress, can be helpful. This is because walking can help to reduce stress. If a person is angry, it can also give that person time to calm down. This idiom most often occurs in the command form. Because walk it off is only common for slight injuries, people sometimes use this expression as a way to say stop complaining because your problem is not serious. There are some cases that this expression is used in a humorous way.

Origin of Walk it off!

The earliest examples of this that are readily available are from the 1800s. One of them pertains to walking as a means to cure gout, and another is about walking to cure restlessness.

The Origin Cited: writingexplained.org .
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