English idiom
Cut corners
Meaning
To do something in the quickest or cheapest way by skipping steps that matter, often at the cost of quality or safety.
हिंदी अर्थ
ज़रूरी बातों को छोड़कर काम जल्दी या सस्ते में निपटा देना, जिससे गुणवत्ता या सुरक्षा पर असर पड़ता है
When to use it
Use it when someone does a job carelessly or cheaply by skipping proper steps.
Examples
1. The contractor cut corners while building the school wall, and it cracked within a month.
ठेकेदार ने स्कूल की दीवार बनाते समय ज़रूरी बातों को छोड़कर काम निपटा दिया, और वह एक महीने में ही फट गई।
2. Don't cut corners on your project report; the teacher checks every section carefully.
अपनी प्रोजेक्ट रिपोर्ट में कोताही मत करो; टीचर हर हिस्सा ध्यान से जाँचते हैं।
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