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Vocabulary spotlight
put some meat on my bones
/pʊt sʌm miːt ɑn maɪ boʊnz/
To put some meat on your bones means to gain weight or become less thin, usually by building muscle or adding body mass. I used this informal expression when I decided that my body was too thin and I wanted to gain weight.
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After joining the gym, he hoped to put some meat on his bones.
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I walk most days and sometimes use resistance bands at home. It is an easy way to stay active without going to the gym.
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