Quick and dirty

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adjective

Done or made quickly and not perfectly but just good enough.

We've come up with a quick and dirty solution to the problem.
Visual representation of "quick and dirty" - Done or made quickly and not perfectly but just good enough

Often appears as...

  • quick and dirty solution
  • quick and dirty method

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Idiomatic

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Informal Use

Use 'quick and dirty' in casual or informal settings, not in formal documents or presentations.

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I've put together a quick and dirty sketch of how the app could look.
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Potential Negativity

Some may view 'quick and dirty' negatively, as it implies a lack of thoroughness or care.

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Our quick and dirty approach may need refinement later on.
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Temporary Solution

'Quick and dirty' often suggests a temporary fix, not a lasting or sustainable one.

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Just create a quick and dirty script to process the data for now.
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