cut corners
to save time, money, or energy by doing things quickly and not as carefully as you should

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cut corners
to do something in the easiest, quickest, or cheapest way, often harming the quality of your work.
We've had to cut corners to make a film on such a small budget.

Companies are having to cut corners in order to remain competitive in the market.

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cut corners
to economize, to try to spend less money
We have been forced to economize on expenses during these severe economic times.

We will have to cut corners in order to save money for our holiday.

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cut corners
v. phr.
1. To take a short way; not go to each corner.
He cut corners going home in a hurry.
2. To save cost or effort; manage in a thrifty way; be saving.
John's father asked him to cut corners all he could in college.
3. To do less than a very good job; do only what you must do on a job.
He had cut corners in building his house, and it didn't stand up well.

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