Question

    Select the appropriate idiom to fill in the blank:

    She tried to _______ by finishing the work early, but it ended up being full of mistakes.

    A Bark up the wrong tree Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Cut corners Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Let the cat out of the bag Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Jump the gun Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The idiom "cut corners" means to do something in a quicker or cheaper way that is usually less effective or lower in quality.

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