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[wwg139580]

Hello,
Can you tell me the difference between "on diet" and " on a diet"?

Thank you very much.

[CP]

I haven't heard anyone say, "on diet." It's always, "I'm on a diet," or "I'm putting my cat on a diet," etc.
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[wwg139580]

Thank you very much. CP.

[varekai_]

"a diet" is a countable noun and thus requires an article (a, the)
e.g. "It's a new diet." OR "The diet is new."

[wwg139580]

Verakai. thank you very much for your explanation. It helps me a lot.

[wwg139580]

Hello
Can you tell me when I can use "by yard" and when " by the yard"
Thanks in advance.