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    Question

    Select the appropriate idiom to fill in the blank:

    The company had to _______ during the budget cuts, so

    they reduced staff and expenses significantly.
    A Break the ice Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Go back to square one Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Cut corners Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Bite the bullet Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The idiom "cut corners" means to do something in the easiest, quickest, or cheapest way, often resulting in substandard work.

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