Lose weight

Meaning

To become lighter and thinner, for example by eating less or exercising.

Dan cycled to work every day and lost weight without changing his diet.

The opposite is 'put on weight' or 'gain weight'. Don't add 'my': say 'I want to lose weight', not 'lose my weight'.

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make a decisionto choose what to do after thinking about the possible options
take a showerto wash your body while standing under running water
catch a coldto become ill with a cold, a common infection of the nose and throat
do the dishesto wash the plates, cups and pans after a meal
have a chatto talk to someone in a friendly, informal way
have funto enjoy yourself while you are doing something
make progressto improve or move forward towards a goal
hard worka lot of effort, or a task that needs a lot of effort