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/
Korean meaning: 줄이다, 축소하다, 감축하다
Korean pronunciation: 컷 **백** 온
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
to reduce the amount, size, or number of something
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Cut back on the track, then head back!
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Origin
Cut(자르다)과 back(뒤로)이 결합하여 '뒤로 자르다' 즉 '줄이다'는 의미가 되었습니다. 20세기 초부터 사용되기 시작한 표현입니다.
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“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!”
“We need to cut back on energy consumption to protect the environment.”
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