cut corners "to do something in the easiest or most inexpensive way" also cut corners Fig. to take shortcuts; to save money or effort by finding cheaper or easier ways to do something. example:They're always finding ways to cut corners. I won't cut corners just to save money. I put quality first. to do something in the easiest, quickest, or cheapest way, often harming the quality of your work. example: We've had to cut corners to make a film on such a small budget.

'To cut corners' can mean a) do something in the easiest or least expensive way, often sacrificing quality in the process. 'Cutting corners in production led to a definite loss in product quality. b) also in an illegal sense. 'If the accountants cut corners, the auditors are sure to find out.' You can also use 'to take shortcuts.'

Marie-Hélène is correct, but it can also mean to use poor quality materials in a job to save money. Example: The building collapsed because the builder cut corners by using sub-standard concrete.

Hi... To deliberately do an incomplete or imperfect job in order to save time or money.