Muddle through
verb
To manage to do something even though the situation is difficult or you do not have detailed knowledge about it.
Despite not reading the class materials, Jenny managed to muddle through the test.
Often appears as...
- muddle through the day
- muddle through a task
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To progress or succeed without a clear plan or direction, often through luck and improvisation.
With our tour guide sick, we had to muddle through our trip by ourselves.
Often appears as...
- muddle through a situation
- muddle through a crisis
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To manage to do something even though the situation is difficult or you do not have detailed knowledge about it.
Despite not reading the class materials, Jenny managed to muddle through the test.
Often appears as...
- muddle through the day
- muddle through a task
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To progress or succeed without a clear plan or direction, often through luck and improvisation.
With our tour guide sick, we had to muddle through our trip by ourselves.
Often appears as...
- muddle through a situation
- muddle through a crisis
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Not Fluent
Use 'muddle through' to express that someone isn't fluent but still manages.
Though not fluent in Spanish, she muddled through the conversation.
Pro Tip 2/3Ad-hoc Solutions
'Muddle through' often hints at improvised or temporary solutions in tough situations.
He forgot his notes but muddled through his presentation with quick thinking.
Pro Tip 3/3Without Expertise
'Muddle through' implies managing a task without having expertise in that area.
I'm not a chef, but I can muddle through making a simple meal.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Fluent
Use 'muddle through' to express that someone isn't fluent but still manages.
Though not fluent in Spanish, she muddled through the conversation.
Pro Tip 2/3Ad-hoc Solutions
'Muddle through' often hints at improvised or temporary solutions in tough situations.
He forgot his notes but muddled through his presentation with quick thinking.
Pro Tip 3/3Without Expertise
'Muddle through' implies managing a task without having expertise in that area.
I'm not a chef, but I can muddle through making a simple meal.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Fluent
Use 'muddle through' to express that someone isn't fluent but still manages.
Though not fluent in Spanish, she muddled through the conversation.
Pro Tip 2/3Ad-hoc Solutions
'Muddle through' often hints at improvised or temporary solutions in tough situations.
He forgot his notes but muddled through his presentation with quick thinking.
Pro Tip 3/3Without Expertise
'Muddle through' implies managing a task without having expertise in that area.
I'm not a chef, but I can muddle through making a simple meal.
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