Definition
To do something poorly or inadequately in order to save time or money, often resulting in a substandard outcome.
剪工减料（做事）
The company cut corners in its manufacturing process to reduce costs.
这家公司为了降低成本而在制造过程中偷工减料。
He decided to cut corners on the report in order to meet the deadline.
他为了赶在截止日期前完成报告，决定偷工减料。
In this situation, we must not cut corners to save money.
在这种情况下，我们绝不能为了省钱而偷工减料。