Run a corner

[pizza]

What is the meaning of run a corner?

For example: they couldn't run a corner shop.

 

[5jj]

What is the meaning of run a corner?

For example: they couldn't run a corner shop.

It's not 'run a corner'; it's 'run a (corner) shop'.

A 'corner shop' is a small, local shop, situated on a street corner. If you have not the skills necessary to run one of those, then you have practically no management skills at all.

 

[pizza]

Excellent. Thanks.