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rough and ready

idiom

Crude or unpolished, but still fit for use; good enough.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    cut up rough

    To become angry; to make a fuss.

  2. 02

    have a rough time of it

    To have many problems; to have a difficult time.

  3. 03

    ready and waiting

    Already prepared for action or use.

  4. 04

    ready or not

    Determined, regardless of readiness or preparedness.

  5. 05

    ready to roll

    Of a person, machine, vehicle, or plan, fully prepared to begin functioning and operating.

  6. 06

    ready up

    to prepare for use, to get ready

  7. 07

    rough around the edges

    In need of refinement; unsophisticated.

  8. 08

    rough justice

    Treatment or punishment that is not considered fair or in accordance with the law.

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