Idioms & Expressions
Cut corners
When quality is compromised for speed or savings
Literal Meaning
Cut: To divide with a sharp tool. Corners: Points where two lines meet; edges or angles.
Actual Meaning
To do something in the easiest or cheapest way, sacrificing quality
Examples in Context

'They cut corners on safety.' (Translation: They compromised quality)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Quality sacrifice
  • 2Taking shortcuts
  • 3Usually negative
Phrase Thesaurus
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skimp
shortchange
compromise
minimize
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