VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

In the oven

Meaning:

If a woman has one in the oven, it means that she is pregnant.

Examples:

  • Oh, I think Cate has some buns in the oven.
  • I'm not even gonna put another batch in the oven.
  • Many more days like this, you'll find me in the oven.
  • Metemos in the oven at 180 degrees about 10 minutes.
  • Then put the pirex in the oven for 10 minutes.
  • Bake in the oven at 180° C for about 25 minutes.
  • I want to go and put my head in the oven.
  • Why isn't my cake in the oven yet?
  • Oh! And there's a frittata for you in the oven.
  • That's what happens when they're in the oven too long.