you can't outrun your fork
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Exercise is not enough to counteract an unhealthy diet.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “you can't outrun your fork” mean?
Exercise is not enough to counteract an unhealthy diet.
Is “you can't outrun your fork” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.