esl #english #idioms #verb

cut corners {v. phr.}

1. To take a short way; not go to each corner.

He cut corners going home in a hurry.

1. 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.

1. 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. Categories: {v. phr.}