cut down on something (to) [v]

Meaning:

• To slow down and reduce the amount or quantity of using, eating, buying of something.

Examples:

1. I’m on a diet and have to cut down on pastries.
2. I’m trying to cut down on sugar to improve my health.
3. She wants to cut down on spending but isn’t ready to give up shopping entirely.
4. We need to cut down on meetings to free up time for important projects.