Have something under your belt
idiom
To have achieved or learned something valuable or important.
I've been working in this industry for ten years, so I've got a lot of experience under my belt.
Often appears as...
- get something under your belt
- have a lot under your belt
Usage tips
Idiomatic
idiom
To have eaten enough.
We have a long journey ahead, we should get a good meal under our belt.
Often appears as...
- get a meal under your belt
- have something to eat under your belt
Usage tips
Colloquial
idiom
To have achieved or learned something valuable or important.
I've been working in this industry for ten years, so I've got a lot of experience under my belt.
Often appears as...
- get something under your belt
- have a lot under your belt
Usage tips
Idiomatic
idiom
To have eaten enough.
We have a long journey ahead, we should get a good meal under our belt.
Often appears as...
- get a meal under your belt
- have something to eat under your belt
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Achievement Emphasis
The idiom highlights significant achievements or acquired skills, often through experience.
With several successful projects under my belt, I feel confident in my abilities.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
This phrase is metaphorical and does not refer to actually wearing something.
She has three degrees under her belt; her expertise is unquestionable.
Pro Tip 3/3Timeframe Implication
It often suggests a period of time has been spent to achieve or learn something.
After a year of training, he has the marathon under his belt.
Pro Tip 1/3Achievement Emphasis
The idiom highlights significant achievements or acquired skills, often through experience.
With several successful projects under my belt, I feel confident in my abilities.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
This phrase is metaphorical and does not refer to actually wearing something.
She has three degrees under her belt; her expertise is unquestionable.
Pro Tip 3/3Timeframe Implication
It often suggests a period of time has been spent to achieve or learn something.
After a year of training, he has the marathon under his belt.
Pro Tip 1/3Achievement Emphasis
The idiom highlights significant achievements or acquired skills, often through experience.
With several successful projects under my belt, I feel confident in my abilities.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
This phrase is metaphorical and does not refer to actually wearing something.
She has three degrees under her belt; her expertise is unquestionable.
Pro Tip 3/3Timeframe Implication
It often suggests a period of time has been spent to achieve or learn something.
After a year of training, he has the marathon under his belt.
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