To cut corners, to follow the path of least resistance; to take shortcuts to avoid pain or having to struggle to achieve a desired result, to end or avoid a difficult situation in an easy or simple way that is not the best or most sensible or honorable solution

After one has seen the consequences of a decision, it is easy to tell whether or not the decision was favorable, but it is also too late, since the consequences have already occurred.

(rare or obsolete, proverb) If a person is determined to punish someone, they will find a way to do so.

Used to introduce bad news.

(astronomy) Synonym of my very educated mother just served us nine pumpkins