Trim down
verb
To lessen or reduce in size, amount, or degree.
To fit into my new dress, I need to trim down a little.
Often appears as...
- trim down fat
- trim down expenses
verb
To remove unwanted or unnecessary parts.
The editor helped me trim down my article to meet the word count limit.
Often appears as...
- trim down the text
- trim down the list
verb
To lessen or reduce in size, amount, or degree.
To fit into my new dress, I need to trim down a little.
Often appears as...
- trim down fat
- trim down expenses
verb
To remove unwanted or unnecessary parts.
The editor helped me trim down my article to meet the word count limit.
Often appears as...
- trim down the text
- trim down the list
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Gradual Process
Used when talking about slowly decreasing something, often personal goals like weight.
I'm going to trim down my sugar intake over time.
Pro Tip 2/3Self Improvement
It's often associated with positive change, like health or financial habits.
He managed to trim down his spending habits.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Focus
Typically refers to a targeted area, such as a particular type of cost or body fat.
The company is looking to trim down its marketing budget.
Pro Tip 1/3Gradual Process
Used when talking about slowly decreasing something, often personal goals like weight.
I'm going to trim down my sugar intake over time.
Pro Tip 2/3Self Improvement
It's often associated with positive change, like health or financial habits.
He managed to trim down his spending habits.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Focus
Typically refers to a targeted area, such as a particular type of cost or body fat.
The company is looking to trim down its marketing budget.
Pro Tip 1/3Gradual Process
Used when talking about slowly decreasing something, often personal goals like weight.
I'm going to trim down my sugar intake over time.
Pro Tip 2/3Self Improvement
It's often associated with positive change, like health or financial habits.
He managed to trim down his spending habits.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Focus
Typically refers to a targeted area, such as a particular type of cost or body fat.
The company is looking to trim down its marketing budget.
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