Run a corner

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What is the meaning of run a corner?

For example: they couldn't run a corner shop.
 
pizza said:
What is the meaning of run a corner?

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