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单词 cut corners
释义

cut corners

Do something perfunctorily so as to save time or money: there is always a temptation to cut corners when time is short...
  • His staff complains that he is cutting corners to save money by putting ordinary cream cheese in the tiramisu (an Italian dessert).
  • Is the employee rewarded for finding ways to save money by cutting corners?
  • If you try to save money up-front by cutting corners, it can end up costing you much more in the end.

Synonyms

skimp, economize;
pinch pennies
See parent entry: cut
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