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.