we cut down on our budget

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Angliholic  #539170  Thu, 10 Jul 08 05:09 AM
We have problems making ends meet; it's time we cut down on our budget.
...                                                                  we cut down our budget.


Hi,
Do both of the above sound right and mean about the same to you? Thanks.
  
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Marius Hancu  #539172  Thu, 10 Jul 08 05:15 AM

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New2grammar  #539177  Thu, 10 Jul 08 05:22 AM
This is a good question. We do say "cut back on our spending" but why can't we use "on" when it comes to expenses? With and without sound equally good to my learner ear. I hope there's an explanation.
  
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