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have a bun in the oven
/hav ɐ bˈʌn ɪnðɪ ˈʌvən/
/hæv ɐ bˈʌn ɪnðɪ ˈʌvən/
to have a bun in the oven
[PHRASE]What is the origin of the idiom "have a bun in the oven" and when to use it?
The origin of the phrase "have a bun in the oven" is believed to come from early 20th-century American slang. The expression draws a metaphorical comparison between a developing baby in a woman's womb and a bun being baked or cooked in an oven. This phrase is used informally to talk about someone's pregnancy, often in a lighthearted or playful manner. It is commonly used among friends, family members, or in casual conversations.
Examples
1. Last year, Monica had bun in the oven and gave birth to a beautiful baby girl.
2. After months of anticipation, the couple announced that they have a bun in the oven.
3. I'm gonna boil my blueberry bun in the oven, because that's the only part I can move right now.
4. Because a bun in the oven - a loaf of bread is big, okay?
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