cutting corners
走捷径，采取不正当手段或者省去某些必要步骤来完成某事
口语·表示偷工减料走捷径
英文释义
to do something quickly or cheaply, often sacrificing quality or safety standards
例句
The contractor was cutting corners by using cheap materials, which led to safety issues.
典故来源
源自赛车运动，车手在弯道切角以缩短路线，后引申为为省时省钱而牺牲质量或规则。