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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
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epidemic

The obesity epidemic has spread to pets. This cat weighs 41 pounds. It's time to put her on diet.

Are there any mistakes?
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" I am realizing how tricky this question is - we say a lawyer is on retainer, a new hire is on probation, a misbehaving teen is on restriction, but we say he is on A diet or on A program. Not sure what the rule is, or if there is one.

— Delmobile

  • " I am realizing how tricky this question is - we say a lawyer is on retainer, a new hire is on probation, a misbehaving teen is on restriction, but we say he is on A diet or on A program.
  • Not sure what the rule is, or if there is one.
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"on a diet." I am realizing how tricky this question is - we say a lawyer is on retainer, a new hire is on probation, a misbehaving teen is on restriction, but we say he is on A diet or on A program. Not sure what the rule is, or if there is one.
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Not a problem. It is not as confusing as those that have both versions. Thanks, Delmobile.
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