on a diet

idiom

: eating less food or only particular kinds of food in order to lose weight

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What do people on a diet choose at Righteous Slice? Gary Stern, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 After a month on a diet of domestic games only, European competition returns on Tuesday, with big helpings of Champions League and Europa League football. Matt Slater, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025 Eat a balanced diet: Focus on a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2025 Focus on a diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods to support overall well-being. Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for on a diet 

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“On a diet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20a%20diet. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.

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