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skimp on

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skimp on something

to use too little of something; to save something by using less of it than needed for something. Please don't skimp on the gravy. i like my potatoes swimming in it. They skimped on quality a little when they furnished the lobby.

See also: on, skimp

skimp on

v.

To fail to provide for or supply something appropriately; be stingy with something: That pizzeria always skimps on the pepperoni.

See also: on, skimp