Translations for „skimp“ in the English » Portuguese Dictionary

skimp [skɪmp] VB intr

skimp

racionar

to skimp (on sth)

reduzir ao mínimo os gastos (com a. c.)

Usage examples with skimp

to skimp (on sth)

reduzir ao mínimo os gastos (com a. c.)

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

It's a great role for her to pour herself into, and she doesn't skimp.

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He believed the service was generously funded and did not need to skimp on staff.

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You don't have to skimp on dinner -- just watch those portion sizes and don't overindulge.

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Skimping on sleep can increase the risk for common psychological problems such as low mood and anxiety, according to a large prospective study.

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Spending too much on that pair of shoes when you skimped on a wedding gift.

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Do you save yourself for later, skimping on the calories, or tuck-in two times?

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As a result, many skimp on or choose to go without altogether.

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Since lumber costs increase rapidly with increasing board thickness, some manufacturers may hold down frame costs by skimping at the precise point where ample strength is most important.

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He also skimped on fuel and planned to eat cold food.

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We had to skimp on a lot of things.

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