A1 Idiom Neutral

To cut corners.

Do quickly, cheaply.

Significado

To do something in the easiest or cheapest way, often with lower quality.

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Contexto cultural

In American business, 'cutting corners' is a major red flag for auditors and safety inspectors. Often used in DIY (Do It Yourself) contexts when someone tries to fix their house cheaply.

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Plurality

Always use 'corners' (plural).

Significado

To do something in the easiest or cheapest way, often with lower quality.

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Plurality

Always use 'corners' (plural).

Ponte a prueba

Complete the sentence.

If you want a high-quality result, you should not ____ corners.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: cut

The idiom is 'to cut corners'.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the best usage.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: He cut corners to save time.

The plural 'corners' is required for the idiom.

🎉 Puntuación: /2

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Banco de ejercicios

2 ejercicios
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

If you want a high-quality result, you should not ____ corners.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: cut

The idiom is 'to cut corners'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

Choose the best usage.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: He cut corners to save time.

The plural 'corners' is required for the idiom.

🎉 Puntuación: /2

Preguntas frecuentes

1 preguntas

Yes, in the context of the idiom, it implies a negative sacrifice of quality.

Frases relacionadas

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By the book

contrast

Following all rules.

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Take a shortcut

similar

Finding a faster way.

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