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PHP: Using preg_match to trim characters proceeding '-'

I have an unserialized array, I'm attempting to modify a string in the array and remove characters proceeding and including the hyphen.

The string looks like this, it's length isn't always regular though 'SOMETEXT - 150 x 50'

I have attempted a regular expression but it does not work, this is my first attempt at creating a regular expression.

$item['options']['Size'] = preg_replace('/^[^-]*,\s*/', '', $item);

If anyone would mind pointing me in the right direction here that would be fantastic.

Solution 
  • preg_replace('/-[^-]*$/', '', $item);

    This should do it for you.