Have a bun in the oven

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phrase

To be pregnant.

Susan is not drinking alcohol because she has a bun in the oven.
Visual representation of "have a bun in the oven" - To be pregnant

Often appears as...

  • she has a bun in the oven
  • having a bun in the oven

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

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Idiomatic Expression

An informal, figurative phrase not meant to be taken literally.

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When Jane said she had a bun in the oven, she meant she's expecting a child, not baking.
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Casual Context

Used in relaxed, personal settings among friends or family, rarely in formal situations.

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At the family barbecue, Aunt May whispered that she thinks Molly has a bun in the oven.
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Humorous Tone

Often used to add a touch of humor or light-heartedness when discussing pregnancy.

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Everyone laughed when dad joked that he's getting fat and looks like he has a bun in the oven too.
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