Phrases Work and Professional Phrases

Cut corners.

B1

Meaning

Do something poorly to save time or money.

Example sentences

John: I'm concerned about the quality of the final product.

Alice: I know, but the deadline is tight, and the client is pushing for a quick turnaround. We had to cut corners.

John: I understand the pressure, but are we sure this won't compromise the project's success?

Alice: It was a tough decision, but we were forced to cut corners in a few areas to meet the deadline.