Under your belt Meaning in English
expression
ˈəndɝ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbɛɫt
UN-dur yor/yur BELT
ˈʌndɐ/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈɛlt
UN-duh yaw BELT
Definición
If you have something under your belt, you have achieved it or it is part of your experience or knowledge.
Uso & Matices
Informal and idiomatic; often used with numbers ('years of experience under your belt'), achievements, or qualifications. Do not use literally, and avoid for negative experiences.
Spanish: en tu haber - bajo tu cinturón (fig.)Portuguese (BR): sob a sua cintura (figurado) - na bagagem (figurado)Portuguese (PT): debaixo do teu cinto (figurado) - na bagagem (figurado)Chinese (Simplified): 掌握 - 有（经验、成就）Chinese (Traditional): 擁有 - 有（經驗、成就）Hindi: अपने नाम (फिगरेटिव)Arabic: في جعبتك - تحت حزامك (مجازي)Bengali: অর্জিত - নিজের ঝুলিতেRussian: за плечами - в активеJapanese: 経験済み - 実績があるVietnamese: đạt được - có trong tayKorean: 경험한 - 이룬Turkish: deneyimli - kazanılmışUrdu: حاصل کرنا - اپنے حصے میںIndonesian: berhasil diraih - sudah dimiliki
Oraciones de Ejemplo
She has five years of teaching under her belt.
basic
Once you have a degree under your belt, it is easier to get a job.
basic
He has many successful projects under his belt.
basic
After a few small wins under your belt, you’ll feel more confident.
natural
With two marathons under his belt, he decided to start coaching others.
natural
You already have a few big projects under your belt—that’s impressive!
natural