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to whittle down
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to gradually reduce or decrease something by cutting away or eliminating bit by bit
Example
To meet the weight limit, the traveler had to whittle down the contents of the suitcase, leaving behind non-essential items.
The committee had to whittle down the long list of proposals to a manageable number for further consideration.
The chef had to whittle down the extensive menu to streamline operations and improve efficiency in the busy restaurant.
