Cut back on
/kʌt ˈbæk ɒn/B1
Intermediate
1. To reduce the amount or quantity of something consumed or spent.
- The company is trying to cut back on expenses to improve its financial health.
- After reviewing our finances, we decided to cut back on dining out to save money.
- The doctor advised him to cut back on sugar to improve his health.
- She realized she needed to cut back on her spending in order to save for a vacation.
- We should cut back on electricity usage to lower our utility bills.
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