watch your weight
/wɒtʃ jɔːr weɪt/
Meaning
This expression means to be careful about what you eat in order to avoid gaining weight or to maintain a healthy weight. It is a neutral, common phrase used in discussions about diet, health, and fitness.
Examples
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I'm trying to watch my weight, so I'll skip dessert tonight.
I'm trying to watch my weight, so I'll skip dessert tonight.
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My doctor advised me to watch my weight to keep my blood pressure down.
My doctor advised me to watch my weight to keep my blood pressure down.
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It can be really difficult to watch your weight during the holiday season.
It can be really difficult to watch your weight during the holiday season.
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She watches her weight by cutting back on sugary drinks and fast food.
She watches her weight by cutting back on sugary drinks and fast food.
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If you want to watch your weight, keeping a food diary can help.
If you want to watch your weight, keeping a food diary can help.
Common Mistakes
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✗ I am watching my weights.
✓ I am watching my weight.
The noun 'weight' must be singular in this idiom.
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✗ He is looking his weight closely.
✓ He is watching his weight closely.
The verb 'watch' is specifically used here to mean monitoring or paying attention to, not 'look'.
Related Expressions
Practice
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I'd love a slice of cake, but I really need to ___.
💡 Be careful about gaining weight.
Show answer
watch my weight
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If you are trying to ___, you should eat more vegetables.
💡 Monitor your body mass or diet.
Show answer
watch your weight