cut corners

phrase

: to perform some action in the quickest, easiest, or cheapest way

Examples of cut corners in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The ability to evaluate a deal faster and more precisely than your competitors—without cutting corners—creates a compounding advantage. — Alec Litowitz, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026

Today’s Amazon Deals of the Day will change that reality by offering great deals on heavy-hitting flagship gear from Garmin and Samsung, cutting prices without cutting corners. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026

By programming me to aggressively cut corners, deliver short answers, and limit text length, Google is actively prioritizing infrastructure cost-savings and profit margin protection over the intellectual depth of the product. — New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026

But with people’s health at risk and their normal lives on hold, cutting corners is an unconscionable tactic by the insurance companies. — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cut corners

• mourners
• warners