cut costs

idiom

: to spend less money
The company has tried to cut costs in several areas.

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Attempts to cut costs may also backfire in the long run, said Hironaka, as business owners may have to foot higher maintenance bills if products are of poor design and make. Angelica Ang, Fortune, 8 Dec. 2025 To cut costs, she’s given up her nightly routine of a yogurt cup with granola. Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 3 Dec. 2025 Looking to cut costs, supervisors ended the contracts with the cities. Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Dec. 2025 Guy Fieri says Thanksgiving can be affordable and shares how families can cut costs to celebrate the holiday on a budget. Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 26 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cut costs

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“Cut costs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cut%20costs. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.

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