phrasal verb

Pare back

Rank #1410Letter PInseparable

2Sections

If you pare something back, you reduce the size or numbers.

Meanings

  • If you pare something back, you reduce the size or numbers. (separable [optional], International English)

Examples

  • You need to PARE BACK on sugar.
  • We're PAREING DOWN BACK expenses.
  • Try to PARE BACK your drinking.

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