Cut corners.

Meaning

Do something poorly to save time or money.

Examples

• John: I'm concerned about the quality of the final product.
• Alice: I know, but the deadline is tight, and the client is pushing for a quick turnaround. We had to <b>cut corners</b>.
• John: I understand the pressure, but are we sure this won't compromise the project's success?
• Alice: It was a tough decision, but we were forced to <b>cut corners</b> in a few areas to meet the deadline.