cut corners

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Verb cut corners has 1 sense

cut corners - do something the cheapest or easiest way; "Cut corners to make a cheaper product"
--₁ is one way to perform, execute, do
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Term: Cut Corners

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: To do something in a hasty or careless manner in order to save time, effort, or money.

Usage:

They cut corners on the construction project to finish it early, but now there are several issues with the building.
Don't cut corners when it comes to your health, make sure to take care of yourself properly.

Sense: To take a more direct or shorter route than usual.

Usage:

If you cut corners, you can reach the restaurant faster.
He cut corners while driving through the traffic to save some time.

Part of Speech: Idiom

Sense: To avoid doing something properly or thoroughly.

Usage:

She cut corners while writing her assignment, and therefore, received a lower grade.
You can't expect to succeed if you always cut corners in your work.

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