cut corners

Meanings

• Verb

  To make a corner or edge of something shorter by cutting off the excess material.

  - "He cut corners to save time on his project."
  - "The builder was criticized for cutting corners and using substandard materials."

• Verb

  To take a shorter or less direct route to save time or effort.

  - "When traveling, it's often necessary to cut corners to reach your destination on time."
  - "Cutting corners in your business can lead to poor quality and lost customers."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

follow the path of least resistance , short cuts , skimp , take the easy way out

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cut corners
corners , hours , powers

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Variants

List of all variants of cut corners that leads to same result
cut , cut a deal , cut both ways , cut corners , cut ice , cut it , cut loose , cut one's teeth , cut the mustard , cut to the chase , cuts , cuts a deal , cuts both ways , cuts corners , cuts ice , cuts it , cuts loose , cuts one's teeth , cuts the mustard , cuts to the chase , cutting , cutting a deal , cutting both ways , cutting corners , cutting ice , cutting it , cutting loose , cutting one's teeth , cutting the mustard , cutting to the chase

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Etymology

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The phrase 'cut corners' originated from the construction industry where builders would save time and money by using shorter pieces of material instead of making precise cuts.

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Trivia

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1. Cutting corners can sometimes lead to unexpected consequences, such as increased costs in the long run.

2. In some industries, cutting corners is considered unethical or even illegal.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cost-cutting: The practice of reducing expenses to increase profits or improve efficiency.

2. Shortcut: A shorter or more direct way of achieving a goal.

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Culture

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In literature, 'cutting corners' is often used as a metaphor for taking shortcuts or avoiding hard work. In art, it can refer to the deliberate omission or simplification of details.

How to Memorize "cut corners"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself cutting off excess material from a corner.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the phrase 'cutting corners' with saving time or money.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'CUT' to remember the meaning: 'Cut'ting 'U'nnecessary 'T'ime.

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