Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cut corners
idiom
/kʌt ˈkɔrnərz/
Definition
To do something in the easiest or cheapest way, often at the expense of quality or effectiveness.
Examples
- In order to save money, the company decided to cut corners on safety measures.
- She felt that the team cut corners when developing the new product, which affected its reliability.
- While doing the renovation, they cut corners and ended up with an unstable structure.
Meaning
To save time, effort, or money by not following the proper procedures or standards.
Synonyms
- Skimp
- Shortchange
- Cram
- Cheat
