Repeat on Meaning in English
expression
释义
When food or its taste comes back up into your mouth after eating, especially causing an unpleasant taste or feeling; usually related to indigestion or acid reflux.
用法与细微差别
Informal and mostly British English. 'Repeat on' is typically used for food that causes belching or reflux, e.g. 'Onions repeat on me.' Rare in American English; Americans usually say 'gives me heartburn' or 'comes back up.' Not used for repeating actions.
例句
Spicy food often repeats on me after dinner.
basic
Onions always repeat on him.
basic
Does garlic repeat on you?
basic
Even hours later, that curry still repeats on me.
natural
If something really repeats on you, try drinking water or some mint tea.
natural
That sandwich from lunch started to repeat on me during the meeting.
natural