cut corners

Maksud

to save time or money at the expense of quality

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Contoh

1. 1The builders cut corners on the roof, and it leaked within a year.
2. 2We cannot cut corners on safety checks, however tight the deadline is.
3. 3Maria refused to cut corners, even when the client wanted it by Friday.
4. 4The garage cut corners with the repair, so the noise came straight back.
5. 5Why do so many firms cut corners when nobody is inspecting them?

Tatabahasa

Hanya kata kerja cut berubah bentuk, dan bentuk past tense serta past participle juga cut. Kata nama corners kekal jamak tanpa article, dan perkara yang terjejas disebut selepas on atau with.

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