cut back on — to reduce the amount, size, or number of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to reduce the amount, size, or number of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /kʌt bæk ɒn/
Example Sentences
- My doctor told me to cut back on pizza after I gained 10 pounds in a month.
- The company decided to cut back on office parties due to budget constraints.
- I'm trying to cut back on social media, but my phone keeps tempting me!
cut back on
NOUN[/kʌt bæk ɒn/]
to reduce the amount, size, or number of something
💡 Concept
She decided to cut back on sugary drinks to feel healthier every morning.
🎵 Rhyme
Cut back on the track, then head back!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/kʌt bæk ɒn/
🇬🇧 UK/kʌt bæk ɒn/
🌳Etymology
Rootcut
🎵Rhyme
backtrackpack
back
track
pack
🔗Collocations
cut back on expenses
cut back on staff
cut back on smoking
cut back on sugar
cut back on production
cut back on working hours
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My doctor told me to cut back on pizza after I gained 10 pounds in a month.”
“The company decided to cut back on office parties due to budget constraints.”
😄 Fun example
“I'm trying to cut back on social media, but my phone keeps tempting me!”
“We need to cut back on energy consumption to protect the environment.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
reducedecreasecurtailscale downtrim
Antonyms
increaseexpandboost
Related
cut downcut offcut outcutback
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