Preposition: on

• quality: But Sony didn't skimp on the quality of the screen.

• detail: We were soon in Kint Pong with its well-made laundry set, which didn't skimp on detail.

• maintenance: Why are so many prepared to risk the business by skimping on network maintenance?

• ingredient: Sarah added: So Baby meals are full of texture because we don't skimp on ingredients or cooking methods.

• feature: These laptops not only look great but also don't skimp on features.

• price: Whichever way you go, don't skimp on the price - for cheap, read wet and cold.

Used with why or when

• when: Try to use it where you want smoothness and finesse and not to skimp when really you need more tints.

Modifying Another Word

• n't: The game does n't skimp on the depth, with lots of stats to be found for the more anal player.

• never: Buyers should never skimp on market research, however attractive a deal looks in the glossy adverts.

• not: The moral is do not skimp on your bedding for there is nothing worse than waking up feeling chilly.

• no: There's no skimping in the hotel's bathrooms either.

• either: There was no skimping either with the Har gow ( prawn dumplings ).

• often: Travel Insurance This is one area that is often skimped on by the student.

Preposition: in

• area: Forced over the past three years to tighten their belts, many have skimped in this area.