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pack on the pounds

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

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

colloquial

Examples

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.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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