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    cut back

    US /kʌt bæk/

    ・

    UK /kʌt bæk/

    A1
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo use less of something
    You should cut back on the amount of coffee that you drink
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo reduce your use of something; reduce amount
    You drink too much coffee. You should cut back
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo shorten something by cutting it, e.g. a plant
    I had to cut back on my work hours because I was failing my classes

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    Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate

    31:01Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate
    • ROMNEY: Number three, I'll make government more efficient and to cut back the number

      ROMNEY: Number three, I'll make government more efficient and to cut back the number

    • It'll cut back the number of employees, combine some agencies and departments.

      It'll cut back the number of employees, combine some agencies and departments.

    B1

    Crocs: How the Polarizing Footwear Brand Became a Fashion Statement | The Economics Of | WSJ

    06:19Crocs: How the Polarizing Footwear Brand Became a Fashion Statement | The Economics Of | WSJ
    • The company also cut back on the number of styles it sold by between 30 and 40% and refocused on the classic clog that made it famous.

      The company also cut back on the number of styles it sold by between 30 and 40% and refocused on the classic clog that made it famous.

    • The company also cut back on the number of styles it sold by between 30 and 40%, and refocused on the classic clog that made it famous.

      The company also cut back on the number of styles it sold by between 30 and 40%, and refocused on the classic clog that made it famous.

    B2

    The global food crisis, explained

    11:34The global food crisis, explained
    • ...and if they’re forced to cut back on fertiliser...

      ...and if they’re forced to cut back on fertiliser...

    B1

    Microchip shortage is slowing down the global economy | DW News

    05:09Microchip shortage is slowing down the global economy | DW News
    • now a shortage of silicon chips is forcing automakers to cut back on production.

      now a shortage of silicon chips is forcing automakers to cut back on production.

    • Now a shortage of silicon chips is forcing automakers to cut back on production.

      Now a shortage of silicon chips is forcing automakers to cut back on production.

    B1

    Why China is winning the EV war

    08:37Why China is winning the EV war
    • In 2024, Ford Motors cut back production on their F-150 Lightning, the electric version of their popular pickup truck.

      In 2024, Ford Motors cut back production on their F-150 Lightning, the electric version of their popular pickup truck.

    • In 2024, Ford Motors cut back production on their F-150 Lightning, the electric version of their popular pickup truck.

      In 2024, Ford Motors cut back production on their F-150 Lightning, the electric version of their popular pickup truck.

    B1

    ACCOUNTANT EXPLAINS: 6 Ways to Double Your Savings THIS Month

    06:58ACCOUNTANT EXPLAINS: 6 Ways to Double Your Savings THIS Month
    • If the answer is no, then you need to know what to cut back in order to stay on track.

      If the answer is no, then you need to know what to cut back in order to stay on track.

    • If the answer is no, then you need to know what to cut back in order to stay on track.

      If the answer is no, then you need to know what to cut back in order to stay on track.

    A2

    Why Car Ownership Is Getting So Expensive | CNBC Marathon

    44:14Why Car Ownership Is Getting So Expensive | CNBC Marathon
    • I mean, I've had to cut back on our profitability is not up.

      I mean, I've had to cut back on our profitability is not up.

    • I mean, I've had to cut back on our profitability is not up.

      I mean, I've had to cut back on our profitability is not up.

    B1

    Family Life- English Conversations

    14:25Family Life- English Conversations
    • We have to cut back on our shopping from now on.

      We have to cut back on our shopping from now on.

    • We have to cut back on our shopping from now on.

      We have to cut back on our shopping from now on.

    B1

    Efficiency in Comedy: The Office vs. Friends

    17:37Efficiency in Comedy: The Office vs. Friends
    • We then cut back to The Office where Jim, Pam, and

      We then cut back to The Office where Jim, Pam, and

    • This is a short scene with only five jokes we then cut back to the office where Jim, Pam, and Andy are watching a movie

      This is a short scene with only five jokes we then cut back to the office where Jim, Pam, and Andy are watching a movie

    B1

    Are You Ready for a Recession?

    08:16Are You Ready for a Recession?
    • When times get tough, people with a budget already know how much they need to survive, which debts can be postponed, and which costs can be cut back on.

      When times get tough, people with a budget already know how much they need to survive, which debts can be postponed, and which costs can be cut back on.

    • and which costs can be cut back on.

      and which costs can be cut back on.

    B1