open one's legs

Widen lower limbs

To open one's legs is to spread them apart—literally for exercise, medical examination, or simply sitting.

The phrase commonly carries sexual connotations, suggesting readiness for intercourse: She doesn't just open her legs for anyone.

It can be used disparagingly to imply promiscuity.

Related

spread eagle · body language · intimacy · hip · squat · symbolism · invitation · vulnerability · gymnastics · straddle · pelvis · lunge · gesture · exposure · groin · crouch · hamstring · accessibility

Opposites
physical posture

open one's legscross one's legs

Overlap limbs while seated

stand at attention

sexual receptivity/availability

open one's legsrebuff

Abrupt, curt rejection

refuse · say no · abstain

Family

open, opens, opened, opening, opener, openers, openness, openly, reopen

Familiarity
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated R