cut corners

When you have to do something, and in order to finish it faster you leave some parts out. This is usually negative and associated with cheating.

The history report was due on Monday so Maya cut corners by leaving out the time line.

Robert was supposed to run around the entire track but he cut corners by taking a shortcut and not going around the corners. (I believe this is where the term is derived from)

by Newbia May 30, 2004

cut corners

To do a task in a half assed manner.

The detectives in the O.J. Simpson investigation cut corners and O.J. was set free.

by Hockey Tom May 27, 2004

cut corners

To perform a task in the quickest and easiest way, in another word, the American way.

We call cut corners as Effective Time Management or ETM for short, it cuts corners.

by caxwl May 26, 2004

cut corners

A dastardly move used by lazy men who want to skip foreplay, and head straight for the "Big O".

That girl was so nasty, I just had to cut corners so I could get outta there!

by Blumpkin Man May 25, 2004

cut corners

To be sloppy or leave out important bits on purpose, especially when in a hurry.

We need to cut corners to finish on time.

by ThJ May 27, 2004

cut corners

V. To take a shortcut. From the practice of utilizing the properties Pythagorean Theorem and going diagonally when turning at a corner instead of going all the way to the end and turning 90 degrees. This process is faster, since less distance is being covered.

However, the time is often gained at the expense of quality, because less effort is being used.

He cut corners with the project, and though he finished a day early, he received a low grade because he neglected key details.

by Iskar May 25, 2004

cut corners

To do something in the easiest or most inexpensive way.

I'm a lazy person, so I always cut corners on my school projects.

by Scott May 31, 2004