decreaseinexpenses
phraseUK /dɪˈkriːs ɪn ɪkˈspɛnsɪz/
US /dɪˈkris ɪn ɪkˈspɛnsɪz/
A decrease in expenses means you spend less money than before.
The family saw a decrease in expenses after they stopped eating out.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A fall in the amount of money a business pays to run itself.
The company reported a decrease in expenses this quarter.
3. A reduction in the money needed for a project or trip.
Careful planning led to a decrease in expenses for the school trip.
4. A drop in regular household costs like bills.
Using less electricity caused a decrease in expenses at home.