Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
have-a-bun-in-the-oven
idiom
ˈhæv ə bʌn ɪn ði ˈʌvən
Definition
To be pregnant.
Examples
- She was glowing with happiness because she has a bun in the oven.
- When they announced their news, everyone knew she had a bun in the oven.
- After several months of planning, they finally found out she had a bun in the oven.
Meaning
This idiom is often used in an informal context to suggest that someone is expecting a baby, typically referring to the early stages of pregnancy.
Synonyms
- expecting
- pregnant
- with child
