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手抜き

cutting corners, taking shortcuts

noun Rare #37,146
cutting corners, taking shortcuts Often implies doing something carelessly or with less effort than it deserves.
JA: この仕事では手抜きをしない。
EN: I don't cut corners on this job.

手抜きはしないよ

I won't cut corners.

— さらば、わが愛／覇王別姫 (1993)

彼は決して手抜きをしない人だ。

He never cuts corners.

手抜き料理なら、私に任せて！

If you want an easy, no-fuss meal, leave it to me!

手抜きができないってのは俺と同じだ

The fact that you can't cut corners makes you just like me.

— レオン (1994)

手抜き料理なら、得意よ。

I'm good at taking shortcuts in the kitchen.