How is the phrase hacer las cosas a medias translated from Spanish to English

English translation
cut corners
phrase

Hacer algo rápido y barato, perdiendo calidad.

To do something the quick, cheap way and lose quality.

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  • Hicieron las cosas a medias y el techo gotea. They cut corners and the roof leaks.

  • En seguridad no se hacen las cosas a medias. Don't cut corners on safety.

  • Nunca hace las cosas a medias en su trabajo. He never cuts corners with his work.

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