Sentence examples for pack on from inspiring English sources

"pack on" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It means to gain weight or muscles, usually in a significant amount. Example: "After months of dedicated training and a strict diet, he was finally able to pack on the pounds and achieve his goal of gaining 10 pounds of muscle mass."

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pack on

verb

To add (fat, muscle, etc.) so as to increase mass or bulk.

Exact(60)

Children should be cautioned never to carry the pack on one shoulder.

The New York Times

You think you're ahead of the pack on this one.

Huffington Post

He had an ice pack on his knee afterward.

The New York Times

L.N.: What do you always pack on holiday?

The New York Times

It was just myself with a pack on my shoulders.

Independent

(Russia led the pack on the women's side with five).

The New York Times

They put an ice pack on his head.

The New York Times

They currently receive a small snack pack on domestic flights.

The New York Times

With start-ups subsidizing round-the-clock snacking and drinking, it's easy to pack on weight.

The New York Times

However, Cameron continues to lead the pack on approval ratings, they found.

The Guardian

I slipped and fell with a huge pack on my back.

The New York Times - Travel

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