cut corners
idiomPart ofcorner
cut corners — idiom
1. to do something in the quickest or cheapest way, often by ignoring rules or sacr
1.idiom
Definition
to do something in the quickest or cheapest way, often by ignoring rules or sacrificing quality.
Example
The builder cut corners by using cheap materials, and the wall cracked within a year.
If you cut corners on safety training, someone could get seriously hurt.