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ibps-so 2023 · Question 159 of 323

You are required to identify the words that are contextually similar to the phrase given in bold and mark that as your answer. If none of the options expresses the correct meaning, mark (E) as your answer. The options do not need to be correct grammatically . The team's decision to cut corners resulted in a compromised product that failed to meet customer expectations. e e

  1. ATake shortcutsCorrect
  2. BIncrease expenses
  3. CEnhance quality
  4. DImplement improvements
  5. ENone of these

Answer: A. Take shortcuts

Explanation

Cut corners: This phrase means to take the easiest or simplest way to achieve something, even if it means sacrificing quality or standards. Take shortcuts: This phrase also means to avoid the difficult or time-consuming parts of a task, which is similar to cutting corners.

Source: IBPS SO Prelims Memory Based 2023 (RA/LO) - ixamBee · memory-based

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