3 English Phrasal Verbs With 'SHAVE'

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3 phrasal verbs with 'SHAVE'

Shave by

1. Reduce by a certain amount
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: Prices have been SHAVED BY ten percent.

Shave from

1. Remove, cut off
   (Separable [obligatory] | British English)
   
   » Example: She SHAVED a bit FROM the window so it would open.

Shave off

1. Shave completely
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: He has SHAVED OFF his moustache and looks much younger.
2. Reduce by a small amount
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: He SHAVED a few thousand OFF the budget for the year.

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