Idioms #14

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Cut Corners: This idiom means to take shortcuts or use less effort, often with negative connotations of sacrificing quality or integrity.

The idiom "cut corners" means to take shortcuts or avoid doing something thoroughly or properly to save time, effort, or resources. Here are some idiomatic expressions and phrases related to cutting corners:  

    Take the Easy Way Out: This phrase suggests choosing the simplest or least demanding option rather than putting in the necessary effort.  

    Short-Circuit: This term can be used to describe the act of bypassing a process or step to achieve a quicker result.  

    Skimp on (Something): This idiom means to use fewer resources or make less effort than is necessary, often resulting in a lower-quality outcome.  

    Half-Baked: This expression describes something that is incomplete or poorly done due to cutting corners or not fully committing to the task.  

    Shoddy Workmanship: This phrase refers to the poor quality of work resulting from taking shortcuts or not adhering to proper standards.  

    Rush Through (Something): This expression implies hurriedly completing a task without giving it the necessary time and attention.  

    Hasty Job: This idiom conveys the idea of doing something quickly and carelessly, often to save time.  

    Slapdash Work: This phrase describes work that is done hastily and without attention to detail or quality.  

    Cobble Together: This expression means to assemble something quickly and informally, often without proper planning or materials.  

    Spare the Elbow Grease: This phrase implies avoiding the effort or hard work required to do something correctly.  

    Take the Shortcut: While not an idiom, this phrase can be used literally or figuratively to mean taking a quicker but less proper route.  

    Quick Fix: This term signifies a temporary or hasty solution that doesn't address the underlying issue.  

    Cutting Edges: This phrase can suggest taking shortcuts to achieve a competitive advantage, often in business contexts.  

    Slipshod Approach: This idiom refers to a careless or negligent way of doing something, often resulting from cutting corners.  

    Whip Something Together: This expression implies hastily putting something together without thorough planning or preparation.  

    Scrimp and Save: While not an idiom that means "cut corners," it refers to economizing or saving money by using fewer resources.  

    Bypass (Something): This phrase can be used to describe the act of avoiding a step or process, often to save time or effort.  

    Get It Over With: This idiom means completing a task quickly without much consideration for quality or thoroughness.  

    Make Do: This expression suggests making the best of a situation with limited resources, even if it means cutting corners.  

    Patch It Up: This idiom signifies making temporary repairs or fixes to something rather than addressing the root cause.