On a diet Meaning in English
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdaɪət
AHN-uh-DY-it
ˈɒn/ /æɪ/ /dˈaɪət
ON-uh-DY-it
Definition
When a person is controlling or changing what they eat, usually to lose weight or improve their health.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used informally, especially for weight loss. Used with 'be' verbs ('I'm on a diet'). Usually refers to eating less or avoiding certain foods. Not the same as having a medical 'diet' (which could mean any eating plan, not just weight loss).
Spanish: a dieta - estar a régimenPortuguese (BR): de dieta - fazendo dietaPortuguese (PT): de dieta - a fazer dietaChinese (Simplified): 节食 - 控制饮食Chinese (Traditional): 節食 - 控制飲食Hindi: डाइट पर - आहार परArabic: يتبع نظامًا غذائيًا - على حميةBengali: ডায়েটে আছি - ডায়েট করছিRussian: на диетеJapanese: ダイエット中Vietnamese: đang ăn kiêngKorean: 다이어트 중이다Turkish: diyetteUrdu: ڈائیٹ پر ہوںIndonesian: sedang diet
Example Sentences
I am on a diet because I want to lose weight.
basic
She cannot eat cake; she is on a diet.
basic
Are you on a diet right now?
basic
Sorry, I’ll skip dessert—I’m on a diet.
natural
He always says he’s on a diet, but he loves pizza too much to give it up.
natural
Being on a diet doesn’t mean you have to eat boring food all the time.
natural