put on weight

Idioms and Phrases

see put on , def. 5.

Example Sentences

It also means for a lot of overweight people there is a “hormonal deficiency, or at least it doesn’t go up as high”, argues Prof Yeo, which leaves them biologically more hungry and primed to put on weight than someone who is naturally thin.

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Dr McCartney argues we need to tackle how the world we live in fuels obesity rather than "expecting" people to put on weight "and then accept a medical intervention to treat it".

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There is always the risk that someone will put on weight again as stopping treatment means their normal food cravings return.

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Dr McCartney argues we need to tackle how the world we live in fuels obesity rather than "expecting" people to put on weight "and then accept a medical intervention to treat it".

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Dr McCartney argues we need to tackle how the world we live in fuels obesity rather than "expecting" people to put on weight "and then accept a medical intervention to treat it".

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Related Words

• augment
• broaden
• build up
• swell