rough-and-ready
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rough-and-read·y
(rŭf'ən-rĕd'ē)
adj.
Rough or crude but effective for a purpose or use.
adj.
Rough or crude but effective for a purpose or use.
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rough and ready
Unrefined or makeshift but available for use or action, as in The agenda is somewhat rough and ready, but it covers the main issues. [First half of 1800s]
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