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What does “cut back on (sth)” mean?
Meaning, example sentence and a quick practice question.
B2
To reduce how much you spend on or use of something
“We're cutting back on takeout to save money.”
Say it smoothly: “cut-ba-con”
From the B2 lesson Money Talks (money and spending).
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What does “cut back on (sth)” mean?
Teaching this phrase?“cut back on (sth)” is part of a ready-to-teach lesson, with a reading, three exercises, speaking tasks and an answer key, in Everyday English Chunks B2 Pack 3 (Money, Food, Work and Travel).
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