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To do something in the easiest, cheapest, or quickest way, often compromising quality or safety.
"The aerospace company faced heavy fines for cutting corners on structural safety inspections."
"Do not cut corners on your research if you want your paper published in a top journal."
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Multiple primary words begin with the consonant sound 'C', generating rhythmic oral cadence.
Driving and stagecoach metaphor: taking sharp turns across corners rather than following the outer curve saved time but risked collision or ditching.
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