not cutting corners

Meanings

• Idiom

  Refusing to take shortcuts or compromises, doing things thoroughly and properly.

  - "He's known for not cutting corners, always doing a job right."
  - "The company's success is built on a philosophy of not cutting corners."

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Variants

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Etymology

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The phrase 'not cutting corners' is believed to have originated from the construction industry, where literally cutting corners can lead to structural weaknesses.

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Trivia

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1. The phrase 'not cutting corners' is also used in the context of cooking and baking, where skipping steps can result in less than ideal results.

2. In some industries, not cutting corners can lead to certifications or awards, such as LEED certification for green buildings.

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Related Concepts

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1. Thoroughness: The quality of being complete and detailed, without missing any important information or steps.

2. Integrity: The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

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Culture

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The phrase 'not cutting corners' is often used in business and personal contexts to describe a commitment to quality and integrity.

How to Memorize "not cutting corners"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a construction site where workers are carefully following the blueprints and not taking shortcuts.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the phrase 'not cutting corners' with the idea of doing things right the first time.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Never Cutting Corners, Always Properly' to remember the meaning of the phrase.

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