Large list of clothes idioms about belts and their meanings

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There are 3 parts for each idiom the first part is what the idiom is, then there is an explanation of what the idiom means and the last part is an example of how to use it in a sentence.

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Clothes idioms about belts

hit (someone) below the belt

- to do something in an unfair or cowardly way

My friend was hitting below the belt when he criticized me after I told him my true feelings.

tighten one's belt

- to live on less money than usual

If we want to go on a holiday to Europe this year we will have to tighten our belts and begin to save some money.

under one's belt

- in one's experience or possession, gained by effort and skill

Now that I have some job experience under my belt, I will have more chances to apply for a good job.

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