winnow down

tamp down

To suppress or reduce (something, usually an emotion or thought).

shave down

To reduce something in size or thickness by gradually removing thin la…

take a bite out of

To reduce something by removing or completing part or all of it.

pare down

To reduce by paring or a similar gradual process.

dial down

To reduce or diminish in effect or intensity.

marry the ketchup

To combine ketchup from half-empty bottles in a restaurant, in order t…