to reduce expenses or spending
réduire les dépenses ou les coûts (reduire les depenses ou les couts)
"The government is trying to cut down on costs to stabilize the economy."
"Le gouvernement essaie de réduire les coûts pour stabiliser l'économie." (Le gouvernement essaie de reduire les couts pour stabiliser l'economie.)
to accept that you are to blame for something
to find ways to avoid or overcome difficulties
to begin an event or activity with something specific
to avoid expressing what you really feel
to increase or accumulate in large amounts, especially tasks...
to establish a high standard or level of achievement