A1 Idiom ニュートラル

To cut corners.

Do quickly, cheaply.

意味

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

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文化的背景

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).

意味

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

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Plurality

Always use 'corners' (plural).

自分をテスト

Complete the sentence.

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

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: cut

The idiom is 'to cut corners'.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the best usage.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: He cut corners to save time.

The plural 'corners' is required for the idiom.

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2 問題
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

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

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: cut

The idiom is 'to cut corners'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

Choose the best usage.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: He cut corners to save time.

The plural 'corners' is required for the idiom.

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よくある質問

1 問

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

関連フレーズ

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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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