on a full stomach

Having just recently eaten to the point of being full. Everyone knows you shouldn't go swimming on a full stomach, or you'll get horrible cramps!

on a full (or an empty) stomach

having (or without having) eaten beforehand.

See also: full, on, stomach

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017

See also:

full out
to the full
go full out
full circle, come
full to the brim
full to the gills
top off
full/short measure
full measure
seize the moment

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