TO CUT CORNERS
19 / 11 / 2003
Idioms/Expressions
TO CUT CORNERS: meaning and examples
Hello again. I hope you are having a good day.
Today's expression is: to cut corners.
It means: to do incomplete work in order to save time or money.
Example 1: Some geologists say that too many corners were cut during the construction of the AVE between Madrid and Lleida; the tracks may not be totally safe.
Example 2: If we're going to get this report done before tomorrow, we're going to have to cut some corners.
Have a wonderful day!
