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Hello and welcome to the English we speak.

I'm Finn.

And I'm Faye.

We're at a very nice party.

Champagne?

Oh yes, please.

Oh, this party is full of famous actors, actresses and film directors.

Very glamorous.

Oh look, there's what's his name again and what is he wearing. Oh yes. What is he wearing a bright purple suit and pink leather boots? Yes, oh he's got a few awards under his belt hasn't he?

Very successful. Under his belt? How do you know what he's got under his belt? I mean we can see the purple suit and pink shoes

But no no if you say someone has something under their belt it means they have a particular experience already, something

that might help them in the future. So in this case he has the experience of winning a few awards already.

I think we need some examples to make that clearer.

After the new football manager had a few wins under his belt he felt more confident.

I think Madeline would be a great leader she has so much experience under her belt.

Now we've got some examples under our belt. Now we've got some examples under our belt. Is it easier to

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