cut into
phrasal verb
cut into; cutting to; cuts into
: to reduce the amount of (something)
Although it would cut into profits, we were forced to lower our prices.
The extra time I was spending at work was cutting into my time with my family.
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The Lakers’ off-ball defense was lacking, allowing multiple Phoenix players to cut into the paint for easy layups or dunks.
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Khobi Price, Oc Register, 24 Dec. 2025
Begin at the top and carefully cut into the outermost layer of the citrus fruit, cutting downwards.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
The Trojans used a 9-1 run to begin the second quarter to jump out to a 22-11 lead, but foul troubles to Cameron Santos, Cason Faul and Lee Williams opened the door for the Whalers to cut into the deficit.
—Mukala Kabongo, Boston Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
The sudden premise of an interview cuts into our deep familiarity.
—Hazlitt, 23 Dec. 2025
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Khobi Price, Oc Register, 24 Dec. 2025
Begin at the top and carefully cut into the outermost layer of the citrus fruit, cutting downwards.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
The Trojans used a 9-1 run to begin the second quarter to jump out to a 22-11 lead, but foul troubles to Cameron Santos, Cason Faul and Lee Williams opened the door for the Whalers to cut into the deficit.
—Mukala Kabongo, Boston Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
The sudden premise of an interview cuts into our deep familiarity.
—Hazlitt, 23 Dec. 2025
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“Cut into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cut%20into. Accessed 30 Dec. 2025.
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