lether-bottle stomach - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
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lether-bottle stomach (english) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation


Part of Speech

The term "lether-bottle stomach" functions as a noun phrase.

Phonetic Transcription

/ˈlɛθərˌbɒtl ˈstʌmək/

Meaning and Use

"Leather-bottle stomach" is a colloquial expression primarily used to describe a condition, particularly a type of stomach often characterized by being distended or swollen, akin to the appearance of a leather bottle. This term is not commonly used in everyday conversation or formal writing and might primarily appear in specialized contexts, such as medical discussions, historical texts, or anatomical references.

The usage frequency of "lether-bottle stomach" is quite low and is more likely to appear in written contexts, particularly in literature or discussions surrounding human anatomy and health.

Example Sentences

  1. The doctor explained that his patient was suffering from a lether-bottle stomach, complicating his overall health.
    О врач объяснил, что его пациент страдает от живота, похожего на кожаную бутылку, что усложняет его общее здоровье.

  2. In the old tavern, stories were shared about the legendary drinkers who boasted of their lether-bottle stomachs.
    В старой таверне рассказывались истории о легендарных пьяницах, которые хвастались своими животами, похожими на кожаные бутылки.

  3. With age, many find that their bodies begin to exhibit signs reminiscent of a lether-bottle stomach.
    С возрастом многие замечают, что их тела начинают проявлять признаки, напоминающие живот, похожий на кожаную бутылку.

Idiomatic Expressions

"Leather-bottle stomach" does not commonly appear in idiomatic expressions per se; however, it reflects particular historical or colloquial uses of language in relation to health or body conditions.

Nevertheless, here are some idiomatic expressions related to the concept of the stomach or food and drinks:

  1. Have a cast-iron stomach
  2. "He can eat anything without worry; he really has a cast-iron stomach."
    "Он может есть всё без беспокойства; у него действительно железный желудок."

  3. Stomach the situation

  4. "I can't stomach the idea of leaving my friends behind."
    "Я не могу смириться с идеей оставить своих друзей."

  5. Butterflies in your stomach

  6. "Before speaking on stage, I always get butterflies in my stomach."
    "Перед выступлением на сцене у меня всегда кружится в stomach."

  7. In the stomach of the beast

  8. "They ventured into the city, right in the stomach of the beast."
    "Они отправились в город, прямо в самую гущу событий."

Etymology

The term combines "leather," referring to the material made from animal hide, known for its durability and flexibility, and "bottle," denoting a container usually for liquids. The phrase likely emerged from historical observations of distended stomachs resembling a leather bottle.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms

Antonyms

This phrase serves mainly as a niche description rather than a commonly used term in regular discourse, thus limiting the breadth of synonyms and antonyms.



25-07-2024