cut corners

Neutral B2 Eiken Pre-1 Upper-intermediate

cut corners

Meaning

To do something in the cheapest or easiest way, often reducing quality.

Literal Translation

角を切る

Examples

  • Do not cut corners on safety. 安全に関しては手を抜いてはいけない。
  • They cut corners, and the product quality suffered. 彼らが手を抜いたせいで、製品の品質が落ちた。