走捷径

走捷径:

Literally means:

take shortcut; cut off corner

Actually means:

捷径, a shortcut.

It figuratively refers to method or way that helps one reach one's goal more quickly. It can be used in both the negative and the positive in the negative senses. When used in the negative sense, it often refers to achieving one's purpose by hook or by crook.

捷径，近便的小路。

走捷径，比喻采用能够较快达到目的途径或手段。可用于好的方面和不好的方面。用在不好的方面时，多表示通过投机取巧的途径或办法快速达到目的。