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
But as Longwell explained, Paxton’s bad behavior gets interpreted as evidence that he’s a “fighter” who is willing to cut corners to “get things done.”
From Salon • Mar. 4, 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 man said the time and administrative hurdles involved in obtaining US visas had encouraged foreign companies to cut corners in order to finish projects on time, but they might now need to reassess.
From BBC • Sep. 7, 2025
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
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
