Sentence examples for cut corner from inspiring English sources

"cut corner" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is often used to mean "to take a short cut" or "to skimp on something in order to save time and effort." For example: "We've been working hard all day, so I think we should cut corners on the cleaning tonight."

Idiom

Cut corners.

If people try to do something as cheaply or as quickly as possible, often sacrificing quality, they are cutting corners.

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"BP cut corner after corner to save a million dollars here and a few hours there," Mr. Waxman said.

A careful pre-race study of the route is also essential as every imprecisely cut corner will be punished.

They represent the public's strong belief that large companies would cut corner and risk the public's safety and economic security if corporate liability and accountability were weakened, as each of these bill would do.

Cut corner block off each side.

Cut corner reliefs so that the fabric will not bunch up when you turn it right side out.

if you do not have a mortar and pestle, an easy way to crush the strawberries is to place the berries in a large ziploc bag a few at a time and crush with hands (on outside of bag, of course), cut corner off bag after crushing completely, and allow juice to pour into shaker.

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They may cut corners.

And never, ever cut corners.

I no longer cut corners.

You can't cut corners".

Did they cut corners?

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