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cut corners
Fig. to take shortcuts; to save money or effort by finding cheaper or easier ways to do something. They're always finding ways to cut corners. I won't cut corners just to save money. I put quality first.
cut corners
to do something in the fastest or cheapest way We couldn't get the money we needed, so we had to cut corners to make the film - and it shows.
cut corners
to do something in the easiest, quickest, or cheapest way, often harming the quality of your work We've had to cut corners to make a film on such a small budget. Companies are having to cut corners in order to remain competitive in the market.
cut corners
Do something in the easiest or least expensive way; also, act illegally. For example, Cutting corners in production led to a definite loss in product quality, or If the accountant cuts corners the auditors are sure to find out. This term alludes to rounding a corner as closely as possible in order to shorten the distance traversed and/or save time. [Late 1800s]
cut corners
tv. to do something more easily; to take shortcuts; to save money by finding cheaper ways to do something. (As if one were speeding somewhere and took the shortest way possible through intersections, i.e., by making left turns that cut across oncoming traffic lanes.) I won’t cut corners just to save money. I put quality first.
cut corners
To do something in the easiest or most inexpensive way.