cut corners
Example Sentences
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When deadlines and bills are circling you, the temptation to cut corners is extremely powerful.
From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026
Here’s one risk of customer pay: Some price-conscious drivers may be tempted to cut corners by buying parts that may be cheaper, but aren’t as roadworthy.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025
The real matcha farmers don’t mess around, and they definitely don’t cut corners.
From Salon • Jul. 31, 2025
“Time and again, we see companies cut corners on safety, only for communities to suffer the consequences,” said environmental advocate Erin Brockovich, who is working with law firm Singleton Schreiber on the suit.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2025
The demand for new garments has slowed, and people have taken to mending their own clothes— it’s one place they can easily cut corners.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
