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stop short(end, cut, halt, terminate)
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take off weight(verb, idiom, cut, reduce)
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take the bite out(verb, idiom, decline, reduce)
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take the edge off(verb, idiom, decline, reduce)
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take the sting out(verb, idiom, decline, reduce)
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tone down(verb, cut, check, reduce)
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trim away(reduce, lower, decrease, trim)
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trim down(verb, phrasal verb, cut, diminish)
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turn down(verb, cut, reduce, diminish)
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whittle down(verb, phrasal verb, cut, reduce)
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be short(idiom, shortness)
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box in(control, restrain, limit)
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break off(verb, phrasal verb)
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break short
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bring to a standstill(verb, idiom, stop, slow)
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bring to screeching halt(idiom, control, restrain, limit)
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bring under control(verb, idiom, control, contain)
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clip off(verb, phrasal verb)
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cool down(control, restrain, limit)
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cut close
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