suk1 pei4縮皮缩皮
Jyutpingsuk1 pei4
Yalesūk pèih
Definition
To cut costs, especially by reducing salaries, benefits, or equipment.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to stingy or excessive cost-cutting measures that negatively impact quality or employee welfare. It carries a negative connotation of being cheap or compromising standards to save money. It is often used to criticize management or organizations that prioritize profit over essential needs.
Examples
The company is cutting costs again, they won't even turn on the AC.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of shrinking skin. It is strictly used in a business or organizational context regarding budget cuts.
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