What does to cut corners mean?

[Kati Svaby]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #328 "English Slang Idioms (49)", question 5

The boss didn't think too highly of the new employee. He was lazy and cut ......... whenever possible.

(a) borders
(b) edges
(c) corners
(d) effort

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #328 "English Slang Idioms (49)", answer 5

The boss didn't think too highly of the new employee. He was lazy and cut corners whenever possible.

Correct answer: (c) corners
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...cut corners... cut /off/ a corner = go across the corner of something not properly around it.
Is it correct?
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We always deceive ourselves twice about the people we love - first to their advantage, then to their disadvantage.

[Beeesneees]

That's its literal meaning, Kati.

Figuratively it means take shortcuts with the work and not complete a job thoroughly. Although it looks finished, it isn't of as high a standard as it appears to be.
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Cheers m' dears!

[Kati Svaby]

Hi Bz,
Thanks ,and I understand. The people try do sth as cheaply as possible, cut through the red tape.
Kati
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We always deceive ourselves twice about the people we love - first to their advantage, then to their disadvantage.