
Shortcut
Often Informal
The term 'shortcut' in daily conversation can suggest impromptu, not officially designated paths.

We can take a shortcut down this alley instead of the main road.
Sometimes Secretive
Some shortcuts are known by few and can feel like clever secrets to save time.

Let me show you a shortcut to the library that most students don't know about.
Physical and Metaphorical
The word can describe both an actual path and a metaphor for more efficient methods.

Using a fish scaler is a shortcut to preparing fish.
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