English idiom · neutral · spoken & written · BrE & AmE
cut corners: meaning and examples
cut corners means do something cheaply or quickly by ignoring proper standards.
Aprende la expresión como una unidad fija y observa la preposición y la forma verbal en los ejemplos.
این عبارت را بهصورت یک واحد ثابت یاد بگیرید و به حرف اضافه و شکل فعل در مثالها توجه کنید.
Lerne die Wendung als feste Einheit und achte in den Beispielen auf Präposition und Verbform.
Apprenez l’expression comme une unité fixe et observez la préposition et la forme verbale dans les exemples.
Memory hook: Build a clear mental picture from “cut corners” and connect it to this meaning: do something cheaply or quickly by ignoring proper standards.
How to use “cut corners”
- They cut corners and the roof started leaking.
- Never cut corners on safety.
Common mistake: Treat “cut corners” as a fixed expression. Notice its exact word order in the examples.
Learn it in context
This expression belongs to Lesson 6, where you can compare it with other idioms about productivity and practise it interactively.
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