cut corners
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The prosecutor claimed there was evidence showing that he "cut corners" to "save cost".
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
In Kanazawa, workers dressed in full-body overalls haul large blocks of ice across the factory floor, before starting on the delicate work of carving perfect spheres, cubes and rectangular blocks with cut corners.
From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026
Some argue a headlong commercial race will inevitably incentivize companies to cut corners on safety.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
The problem with tax preparers getting paid with a piece of the refund is that it can be an incentive for them to cut corners.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 9, 2026
We’re having to cut corners and sell off our uncles’ cars and the furniture from my grandparents’ house from when Papito was making money.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word