Question

Choose the option that best describes the meaning of the idiom/phrase underlined in the given sentence.

We were in hurry. The road being zigzag, we had to cut off a corner to reach in time.

• A. To cut a portion of the road
• B. To take a shortcut
• C. To go fast
• D. To take an alternative route

Answer 1

The correct option is B To take a shortcut

Cut off a corner means to do something in the easiest, cheapest, or fastest way.

Hence, option $\left(B\right)$ is correct.