HAVE A BUN IN THE OVEN Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the phrase have a bun in the oven. (close relations)
Definition of HAVE A BUN IN THE OVEN
Best Alternative Words for HAVE A BUN IN THE OVEN
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| bear | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws • an investor with a pessimistic market outlook; an investor who expects prices to fall and so sells now in order to buy later at a lower price verb • have • maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) • cause to be born • put up with something or somebody unpleasant • move while holding up or supporting • bring forth • take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person • contain or hold; have within • bring in • have on one's person • behave in a certain manner • have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices • support or hold in a certain manner • be pregnant with | ||||||||
| carry | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of carrying something verb • move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body • have with oneself; have on one's person • transmit or serve as the medium for transmission • serve as a means for expressing something • bear or be able to bear the weight, pressure,or responsibility of • support or hold in a certain manner • contain or hold; have within • extend to a certain degree • continue or extend • be necessarily associated with or result in or involve • win in an election • include, as on a list • behave in a certain manner • have on hand • include as the content; broadcast or publicize • propel • pass on a communication • have as an inherent or characteristic feature or have as a consequence • be conveyed over a certain distance • keep up with financial support • have or possess something abstract • be equipped with (a mast or sail) • win approval or support for • compensate for a weaker partner or member by one's own performance • take further or advance • have on the surface or on the skin • capture after a fight • transfer (entries) from one account book to another • transfer (a number, cipher, or remainder) to the next column or unit's place before or after, in addition or multiplication • pursue a line of scent or be a bearer • bear (a crop) • propel or give impetus to • drink alcohol without showing ill effects • be able to feed • have a certain range • cover a certain distance or advance beyond • secure the passage or adoption (of bills and motions) • be successful in • sing or play against other voices or parts • be pregnant with | ||||||||
| expect | verbv | |||||||
verb • regard something as probable or likely • consider obligatory; request and expect • look forward to the probable occurrence of • consider reasonable or due • look forward to the birth of a child • be pregnant with | ||||||||
| gestate | verb, adverbv, adv | |||||||
verb • have the idea for • be pregnant with | ||||||||
