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cut back
Meaning: to reduce the amount of money spent on something, or to reduce the size or scale of something
Synonym: reduceFor example:
- cut back sth The government had to cut back programs for things like education and healthcare in order to pay the cost of invading foreign countries.
- cut back on sth I just lost my job, so I'll have to cut back on the amount of money I spend each month.
Quick Quiz:
Maria is going to cut back her spending on clothes and shoes because she
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