Did you put on some weight? vs Did you put on a little weight?

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'Did you put on some weight?' is a more general question about weight gain, while 'Did you put on a little weight?' implies a smaller or more subtle change in weight. The choice between the two depends on the context and the level of directness you want to convey.

Last updated: March 26, 2024

Did you put on some weight?

This phrase is correct and commonly used to inquire about weight gain.

This phrase is used to ask someone if they have gained weight. It is a straightforward question about a change in weight.

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Have you put on some weight?
Did you put on a little weight?
You got a string of bad relationships, you put on some weight.
You got a string of bad relationships, you put on some weight.
- Is it because you put on a little weight?
~ How can the moon put on weight?
Do you think I've put on weight?
Do you think Tom has put on weight?
For instance, you're feeling insecure because you put on some weight.
You got a string of bad relationships, you put on some weight.
Later on, if your blood count comes up... and you put on some weight, we can use your blood to make serum.
Don't you think she's put on weight?
I see that you have put on some weight.
Your. put on some weight.
- Maybe I've put on some weight.
- Maybe I've put on some weight.
But you've put on some weight.
I've put on some weight lately.
Joseph, you've put on some weight.
- I've put on some weight.

Alternatives:

Have you gained weight?
Did you gain some weight?
Have you put on weight?
Did you gain a few pounds?
Did you gain some pounds?

Did you put on a little weight?

This phrase is correct and commonly used to ask about a small or subtle change in weight.

This phrase is used to ask someone if they have gained a small amount of weight. It implies a more delicate or subtle change in weight compared to a more general question about weight gain.

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Did you put on a little weight?
- Is it because you put on a little weight?
You put on a little weight.
I put on a little weight.
Very elegant, sir, though you've put on a little weight.
You mentioned you've put on a little weight...
He worked the lumber fields... until he put on a little weight a couple of seasons ago.
Seems like he's... recently put on a little weight.
I think you may have put on a little weight.
Yes, I know. I... put on a little weight since the last time I saw you.
She sleeps better and she's put on a little weight.
I don't know if it's my imagination, but he seems to have put on a little weight.
Just because I put on a little weight doesn't mean I wasn't once an athlete.
You've... you've put on a little weight!
Shouldn't she be putting on a little weight?
Looks like the chief's putting on a little weight.
You're putting on a little weight here.
You're putting on a little weight, man!
I think I've put on a little baby weight.
All we need is to break a curse you put on a little kid.

Alternatives:

Have you gained a bit of weight?
Did you gain a little weight?
Have you put on a few pounds?
Did you gain a touch of weight?
Have you gained a tad of weight?

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Did you put on some weight? vs Did you put on a little weight?