Meaning of the word "have a bun in the oven" in English

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have a bun in the oven

US /hæv ə bʌn ɪn ðə ˈʌvən/
UK /hæv ə bʌn ɪn ðə ˈʌvən/
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Idiom

1.

to be pregnant

Example:
My sister just announced she has a bun in the oven!
They're keeping it a secret, but I think she has a bun in the oven.
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