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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Some restaurants are trying to earn back business by offering huge discounts on meals or all-you-can-eat specials, which just cuts into their bottom line even more, says Dan Rowe, CEO and founder of Fransmart, a franchise-development group. —

Alana Semuels, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024 This year could hinge on whether Harris maintains those trends—or if Trump cuts into Harris’ urban leads while halting suburban erosion in places like Waukesha. —

Joe Walsh, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into one-inch cubes 2 Tbsp, plus 2 tsp. —

Stacey Ballis, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024 As the film was cut into individual music videos to become a visual album, it hasn’t been widely screened in its entirety in theaters, until now. —

Katie Bain, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cut into