Under One`s Belt Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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under one`s belt What does under one`s belt mean?	in one`s experience, memory or possession	When he has more experience as a cook under his belt he will begin to look for a job.
under one`s belt What does under one`s belt mean?	in one`s stomach	After he had a big breakfast under his belt he was ready for work.
under one`s belt What does under one`s belt mean?	in one`s experience or possession, gained by effort and skill	Now that I have some job experience under my belt I will have more chances to apply for a better job.
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white sale What does "white sale" mean?	the selling of towels or sheets at a reduced price	We went to the white sale at the department store to buy some new sheets.
pay one's dues What does "pay one's dues" mean?	to earn one's right to something through hard work or suffering	The young athlete worked hard to pay his dues in order to get on the best team in the city.
every last one What does "every last one" mean?	every single one	Every last one of the children received a certificate from the swimming club.
run away with (someone) What does "run away with (someone)" mean?	to go away with someone, to elope with someone	The girl ran away with her boyfriend and got married.
he who laughs last, laughs longest What does "he who laughs last, laughs longest" mean?	the person who is successful in doing something last will have the most enjoyment or success	the person who is successful in doing something last will have the most enjoyment or successEverybody thought that the boy would not get the job because he was too young. However, he who laughs last laughs longest and in fact he got the job easily.
Home stretch What does "Home stretch" mean?	The home stretch is the last part of something, like a journey, race or project.
cancel (something) out or cancel out (something) What does "cancel (something) out or cancel out (something)" mean?	to destroy or wipe out the effect of something	The overeating by the girl cancelled out the benefits of her exercise.

save (someone`s) neck/skin What does "save (someone`s) neck/skin" mean?	save someone from danger/trouble/embarrassment	The worker tried to save his own neck without thinking of any other people.
chuck What does "chuck" mean?	dump; reject; break up with somebody

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Under One`s Belt Idiom