take a short cut

Frequency: 8.525.7 per million words

to use a more direct or quicker route

short cutVERB + short cut

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Examples (10)

  • Let's take a short cut through the park to save time.
  • If you want to avoid the traffic, take this short cut.
  • He decided to take a short cut across the farmer's field, though he knew it was risky.
  • The GPS suggested we take a short cut to get to the destination faster.
  • Don't take that short cut after dark; it's not safe.
  • We had to take a short cut because we were running late for the meeting.
  • Many people take a short cut through the construction site.
  • Is it okay if we take a short cut through your garden?
  • She always takes a short cut on her way to work.
  • To take a short cut is often tempting, but can lead to unexpected problems.