pile on the pounds

pile on the pounds

To put on weight quickly, especially a large or excessive amount. Wow, Jim really piled on the pounds on while he was on his sabbatical. I'm trying to pile on the pounds so I can make it on the football team this fall!
See also: on, pile, pound
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • pile the pounds on
  • pack on the pounds
  • pack the pounds on
  • (you) coulda fooled me
  • bear a resemblance to
  • bear a resemblance to (someone or something)
  • (you) could have fooled me
  • everything is coming up roses
  • everything's coming up roses
  • be in shape