Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Cutting corners

Options:

Investing in MNCs to get better returns and exchange

Doing something poorly in order to save time or money

Stitching clothes with a unique design

Cutting the edges to make it small and round

Correct Answer:

Doing something poorly in order to save time or money

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom "cutting corners" is (2) Doing something poorly in order to save time or money.

The idiom "cutting corners" means to do something in a way that is not thorough or careful in order to save time or money. It is often used to describe someone who is willing to sacrifice quality in order to save time or money.

The other options do not fit the meaning of the idiom.

  • Investing in MNCs to get better returns and exchange does not mean cutting corners.
  • Stitching clothes with a unique design does not mean cutting corners.
  • Cutting the edges to make it small and round does not mean cutting corners.