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cut corners

Do something in the easiest or least expensive way; also, act illegally. For example, Cutting corners in production led to a definite loss in product quality, or If the accountant cuts corners the auditors are sure to find out. This term alludes to rounding a corner as closely as possible in order to shorten the distance traversed and/or save time. [Late 1800s]

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Democrats argue that it would cost Americans upward of $1 billion and would require the Air Force to “cut corners” in its attempts to bring the civilian plane up to snuff quickly.

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The report also stated that adoption agencies deliberately falsified information in adoption records to cut corners and quickly meet the demand for children.

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Diko said that "the law is clear on compliance" and, crucially added, that "cutting corners and circumvention is not an option - least of all to appease business interests".

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“Time and again, we see companies cut corners on safety, only for communities to suffer the consequences,” said environmental advocate Erin Brockovich, who is working with law firm Singleton Schreiber on the suit.

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Certainly, directors branch voters will give him bonus points for creativity and cutting corners.

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