EN · B2 · idiom

cut corners

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iść na skróty

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EN · B2

The Way to the Station

  1. A

    Will we catch the tram?

    Zdążymy na tramwaj?

  2. B

    Yes, if we take a shortcut through the park.

    Tak, jeśli pójdziemy na skróty przez park.

  3. A

    Which gate do we leave by?

    Którą bramą wyjdziemy?

  4. B

    The one by the fountain.

    Tą obok fontanny.

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Translations

Polishiść na skrótyidiomNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.
Germanan der falschen Stelle sparenidiomNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.
Spanishtomar atajosidiomNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.
Russianэкономить в ущерб качествуexpressionNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.

Examples of use

Polish

Budowniczy poszedł na skróty kosztem bezpieczeństwa.

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English

The builder cut corners on safety.

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German

Der Bauunternehmer sparte bei der Sicherheit an der falschen Stelle.

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Spanish

El constructor tomó atajos en materia de seguridad.

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Russian

Строитель экономил в ущерб безопасности.

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Grammar

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cut corners
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The builder cut corners on safety.

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