cut costs

idiom

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

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Madrid’s modular construction approach and standardized designs serve as an example of how to streamline processes, cut costs, and reduce expenses, which Toronto could look to to reduce unnecessary expenditures and accelerate transit development. Ankit Mishra, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 The 6 Best Smart Thermostats, According To Testing Other Ways to Conserve Energy in the Winter To continue to cut costs on your heating bill and keep your home comfortable, follow the reset of these energy-saving tips. Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025 As a result, the Cardinals are now looking for new ways to cut costs. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025 Painting your nails at home is an easy way to cut costs, but a home manicure that chips in a matter of days just isn’t the same. Maggie Horton, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024 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 18 Jan. 2025.

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