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stomach

Definition

  • noun: the organ in your body where food goes and begins to be digested after you swallow it
  • noun: a dilatation of the alimentary canal of a vertebrate communicating anteriorly with the esophagus and posteriorly with the duodenum
  • verb: to accept or experience (something unpleasant) without becoming sick, upset, etc.
  • verb: to take offense at
  • often used before another noun

Examples

  • Take this medication 'on an empty stomach'. [=when your stomach is empty because you have not eaten for a time]

  • When I had the flu, just the thought of eating made me 'sick to my stomach'. [='nauseous']

  • She felt a flutter in 'the pit of her stomach' when he walked through the door.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Westervelt, Clark, Klein. Klein would be the strongest bulwark against calls for your impeachment. - Swallowing poison to stay alive. - Alive is good. I don't think I can stomach Klein. He called me a bitch. I prefer Clark. Tell me. Before you moved the body, were you able to close his eyes? Yes. (..)
    2017 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 65 Season: 5 Episode 13