You've got to have some work experience under your belt before you can hope to get a permanent job.
English Idioms & idiomatic expressions. 2014.
under one's belt — {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. In your stomach; eaten; or absorbed. * /Once he had a good meal under his belt, the man loosened his tie and fell asleep./ * /Jones is talkative when he has a few drinks under his belt./ 2. In your experience, memory or … Dictionary of American idioms
under one's belt — {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. In your stomach; eaten; or absorbed. * /Once he had a good meal under his belt, the man loosened his tie and fell asleep./ * /Jones is talkative when he has a few drinks under his belt./ 2. In your experience, memory or … Dictionary of American idioms
under one's belt — ► under one s belt safely or satisfactorily achieved or acquired. Main Entry: ↑belt … English terms dictionary
under one's belt — phrasal 1. : in one s stomach a couple of drinks under his belt 2. : in one s possession with four flourishing papers under their belts Newsweek : as part of one s past or experience she now had three great classic r … Useful english dictionary
under one's belt — idi under one s belt, a) in one s stomach, as food or drink b) as part of one s background: Get some experience under your belt[/ex] … From formal English to slang
under one's belt — 1) 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. 2) in one s stomach After he has a big breakfast under his belt he is ready for work … Idioms and examples
under\ one's\ belt — adv. phr. informal 1. In your stomach; eaten; or absorbed. Once he had a good meal under his belt, the man loosened his tie and fell asleep. Jones is talkative when he has a few drinks under his belt. 2. In your experience, memory or possession;… … Словарь американских идиом
under one's belt — adjective Already done; within ones experience; practiced. He got off to a shaky start, but with a few months of experience under his belt, he kept up handily with the veteran employees … Wiktionary
under one's belt — safely or satisfactorily achieved, experienced, or acquired. → belt … English new terms dictionary
under one's belt — phrasal in one s possession ; as part of one s experience … New Collegiate Dictionary
