cut corners
Example Sentences
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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
When deadlines and bills are circling you, the temptation to cut corners is extremely powerful.
From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026
Caviar and truffle prices are skyrocketing, forcing Tirel to cut corners while clinging to his restaurant’s former glory.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 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
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
