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cut back = reduce (outgoings)
cut in = interrupt sth
cut down on = reduce (consumption)
cut off = (1) isolate, (2) disconnect
cut out = omit
drop in = visit unexpectedly
drop off = decrease
drop out of = withdraw from
fit in = mix well with others
fit up/out = furnish/equip
fold up = collapse or fail
draw in = shorten (of days)
draw on = use part of a reserve
draw out = extend
draw up = come to a stop (of vehicles)
eat into = consume a part of sth
fly at = attack (with blows or words)
head off = prevent

1. The government have dccided to cut______expenditure on hoalth Services.
2. He was cheated ______ his full holiday entitlement due to a change in
company policy.
3. I truly feel ______ you in your terrible misfortune.
4. The intervievver kept cutting when the Minister was trying to
answer the question on environmental policy.
5. Sales of records and cassettes have dropped______considerably this year.
6. She’s tr3dng to get on with her schoolmates but she doesn’t really íĩt

7. Their house was cut from the village hy the riooding river.
8. Winter is Corning. It’s getting darker and the days are really starting to
draw ______.
9. He had to draw ___ his savings to pay his rent after he was made
redundant.
10. I wish you wouldn’t íly __ me like that every time I make a mistake.
11. The limousine drew_____ in front of the theatre and the actress got out.
12. Yes, I’ve already heard the news. Simon dropped______ to tell me this
morning.
13. During the power workers’ strike the electricity was cut ______ at
regular intervals.
14. He was forced to drop______ college when his father died.
15. The uníoreseen expense on the new house a t e ______my savings but it
was worth it.

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