slim down
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phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo become thinner, usually by dieting or exercising.
I'm trying to slim down for my wedding.
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To reduce the size or scope of something.
The company decided to slim down its operations to cut costs.
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How can you spot a TikTok wellness scam? - What in the World podcast, BBC World Service
- BBC colleagues around the world to find out the situation where they are. Our first stop is Nigeria. This is Makawachi Okafor. He's a BBC reporter covering health in the Lagos Bureau. Health and wellness scams are very popular in Nigeria. You know, on the streets you see lots of posters and signages advertising and announcing this product. And there are also lots of celebrities and influencers and people who have large following who peddle these messages. For example, you see lots of slimming tea, which experts and health experts have really said that these things don't really help you slim down.
BBC colleagues around the world to find out the situation where they are. Our first stop is Nigeria. This is Makawachi Okafor. He's a BBC reporter covering health in the Lagos Bureau. Health and wellness scams are very popular in Nigeria. You know, on the streets you see lots of posters and signages advertising and announcing this product. And there are also lots of celebrities and influencers and people who have large following who peddle these messages. For example, you see lots of slimming tea, which experts and health experts have really said that these things don't really help you slim down.
- For example, you'll see lots of, um, slimming tea, uh, which, um, experts and health experts have really said that these things don't really help you slim down.
For example, you'll see lots of, um, slimming tea, uh, which, um, experts and health experts have really said that these things don't really help you slim down.
The Life-Threatening Effects Of Football On The Body
- After being used to the lifestyle choices that seek a heavier weight during their career, it can be difficult for players to slim down once they retire from the field.
After being used to the lifestyle choices that seek a heavier weight during their career, it can be difficult for players to slim down once they retire from the field.
- it can be difficult for players to slim down once they retire from the field.
it can be difficult for players to slim down once they retire from the field.
English Vocabulary for EXERCISING at the GYM
- Some people want to "slim down", means they want to get thinner. They want to "burn fat".
Some people want to "slim down", means they want to get thinner. They want to "burn fat".
- and hopefully slim down.
and hopefully slim down.
Can This Drug Make You Thin? 🏃♂️💊
- Triangle Bob here wanted to slim down for the holidays.
Triangle Bob here wanted to slim down for the holidays.
- Triangle Bob here wanted to slim down for the holidays;
Triangle Bob here wanted to slim down for the holidays;
Storage & Organization Secrets | Small Spaces Part 2 (Clean My Space)
- the same time we have to remember that we have to slim down our stuff before we go out and buy these
the same time we have to remember that we have to slim down our stuff before we go out and buy these
- but at the same time, we have to remember that we have to slim down our stuff before we go out and buy these storage solutions.
but at the same time, we have to remember that we have to slim down our stuff before we go out and buy these storage solutions.
The ketogenic diet, explained
- any other diets for most people hoping to slim down.
any other diets for most people hoping to slim down.
The science is in: Exercise isn’t the best way to lose weight
- We have this idea that if we want to lose weight, we join a gym on January 1st, we start working out regularly, and eventually, we slim down.
We have this idea that if we want to lose weight, we join a gym on January 1st, we start working out regularly, and eventually, we slim down.
- As people start to slim down, their resting metabolism can slow down.
As people start to slim down, their resting metabolism can slow down.
Mounjaro may be 3 times more effective than Ozempic, study finds
- Now, a new report suggests one of these blockbuster drugs is far more effective in helping people slim down.
Now, a new report suggests one of these blockbuster drugs is far more effective in helping people slim down.