Break the ice Under the weather Hit the nail on the head Cost an arm and a leg Piece of cake Let the cat out of the bag Bite the bullet Call it a day Cut corners Give someone the cold shoulder The best of both worlds Burning the midnight oil Beat around the bush Once in a blue moon Kill two birds with one stone Through thick and thin Get out of hand Miss the boat See eye to eye Keep your chin up
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Cut corners
This means to do something poorly or cheaply to save time or money. It usually has a negative connotation, suggesting the quality was sacrificed.
Examples in context
The builder cut corners and used cheap materials.
The builder cut corners and used cheap materials.
Don't cut corners on your safety training.
Don't cut corners on your safety training.
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