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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