Meaning
Do something in the easiest or cheapest way, often sacrificing quality.
Primary Function
Quality compromise description.
Communicative Purpose
To criticise or warn against skimping.
Pattern
cut corners
Core Structure
cut corners
Função primária
Quality compromise description.
Propósito comunicativo
To criticise or warn against skimping.
Situações de gatilho
Budget cuts, rushed projects, safety issues.
Contextos
Manufacturing, construction, business.
Padrão
cut corners
Estrutura central
cut corners
Slots de substituição
none
Colocados típicos
- not
- try to
- can’t afford to
Substituições comuns
- take shortcuts
Erros comuns
cut the corners
Similar / contraste
skimp on; do a slapdash job
Interferências
Not about geometry.
Família do chunk
- Shortcut/compromise idioms
Nuance
Negative connotation, implies irresponsibility.
Efeito pragmático
Signals a breach of standard.
Dica de memória
Racer going off track to shorten lap.
Nota
This idiom is often used to criticize or warn against taking shortcuts that compromise quality or safety.
Upgrade path
compromise on quality (formal)
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