settle the stomach

phrase

: to remove or relieve the distress or nausea of indigestion

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Nausea is a common side effect of these medications, and heavy, greasy meals can amplify it rather than settle the stomach. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

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“Settle the stomach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/settle%20the%20stomach. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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