under one's belt

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. Already done; within one's experience; practiced.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-under one's belt.wav

Word forms

under one's belt

Etymology

Opinions vary between: * Comparing the experience and what was learned and gained from it to a meal now eaten and safely stowed away in the stomach. * The effect of a punch below the belt in boxing or other fist fighting.

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