cut corners

• Etwas auf die einfachste, billigste oder schnellste Weise erledigen, oft unter Missachtung von Regeln oder auf Kosten der Qualität.

To do something in the easiest, cheapest, or fastest way, often by neglecting rules or sacrificing quality.

1. Do something poorly to save time or moneyB2informal

   To do something in the cheapest or easiest way, often sacrificing quality or ignoring rules.

   An der Qualität sparen

   • The contractor cut corners by using cheap materials, and the wall collapsed.
   • If you cut corners on your homework, your grades will suffer.
   • The company was fined for cutting corners on safety regulations.