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*under one's belt
1. Fig. eaten or drunk and in one's stomach. (Fig. on the image of swallowed food ending up under one's belt. *Typically: get something ~; have something ~.) I need to have something filling under my belt. I've had it with just soup. I want to get a nice juicy steak under my belt. 2. Fig. achieved; counted or scored. (Fig. on {2} *Typically: have something ~.) Minnie has over four hundred wins under his belt. This fighter pilot has over 20 kills under his belt. 3. Fig. learned; mastered. (Fig. on {2}. *Typically: get something ~.) Finally, she got good painting techniques under her belt. When I get the right procedures under my belt, I will be more efficient. See also: belt under your belt if you have an experience or a qualification under your belt, you have completed it successfully, and it may be useful to you in the future She was a capable individual, with fourteen years as managing director under her belt. He has several major drama awards under his belt. See tighten beltSee also: belt under your belt already achieved or experienced She had fourteen years as a manager under her belt and knew the job as well as anyone. He has several literary awards under his belt. See also: belt Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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