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pack on the pounds

verb

Definitions

  1. To gain weight, especially as a result of vigorous or excessive eating.

    • For growing youngsters, this marvelous nourishment helps pack on the pounds, adds inches to height.
    • One can stick to low cholesterol foods, yet eat such quantities as to pack on the pounds.
    • Not only are married people more likely to become obese than those who are just dating, but young people who move in with a boyfriend or girlfriend tend to pack on the pounds too.

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