turning square corners

Verb

turn square corners (third-person singular simple present turns square corners, present participle turning square corners, simple past and past participle turned square corners)

1. To navigate through difficult regulatory or procedural requirements; to jump through hoops.
   • In this case, the law’s terms ensure that, when the federal government seeks a procedural advantage against an individual, it will at least supply him with a single and reasonably comprehensive statement of the nature of the proceedings against him. If men must turn square corners when they deal...2020, Niz-Chavez v. Garland (U.S. Supreme Court No. 19–863), Justice Gorsuch majority opinion