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Collocation

cut down on something

phrasal verb + preposition + noun / gerund B1 phrasal verb + preposition + noun / gerund

To reduce the amount or frequency of something; to consume or use less of something.

cut down on something: To reduce the amount or frequency of something; to consume or use less of something.

Definition

'cut down on something' is a common English collocation. To reduce the amount or frequency of something; to consume or use less of something.

cut down on + noun / gerund

“I need to cut down on sugar if I want to lose weight.”

Examples

  • The doctor told him to cut down on fatty foods to improve his health.
  • She's trying to cut down on her coffee intake, hoping to sleep better at night.
  • After the vacation, we decided we really needed to cut down on our spending.
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  • They have been cutting down on energy consumption to reduce their utility bills.
  • He's been advised to cut down on screen time for better concentration during work hours.
  • If you want to feel healthier, you should cut down on processed snacks and drinks.
  • The company has already cut down on waste by 20% this quarter through new recycling initiatives.
  • My New Year's resolution is to cut down on social media usage to be more present.
  • We've been forced to cut down on staff due to severe budget constraints this year.
  • To improve productivity, the team leader suggested they cut down on unnecessary meetings.

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