Rough and ready

adjective

Something or someone is not perfect or polished, but are good enough or capable for a certain task or purpose.

While the repair work wasn't expert quality, it was rough and ready and got the car moving again.
Visual representation of "rough and ready" - Something or someone is not perfect or polished, but are good enough or capable for a certain task or purpose.

Often appears as...

  • a rough and ready solution
  • rough and ready repair

Usage tips

Idiomatic

adjective

Something or someone is not perfect or polished, but are good enough or capable for a certain task or purpose.

While the repair work wasn't expert quality, it was rough and ready and got the car moving again.
Visual representation of "rough and ready" - Something or someone is not perfect or polished, but are good enough or capable for a certain task or purpose.

Often appears as...

  • a rough and ready solution
  • rough and ready repair

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "rough and ready"
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Practicality

Emphasizes function over form, where practical use is more important than appearance.

Illustration for Practicality
Her rough and ready kitchen setup wasn't pretty, but she made amazing meals with it.
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Temporary Fix

Used to describe a temporary solution that solves a problem but might not be long-lasting.

Illustration for Temporary Fix
The rough and ready fix kept the roof from leaking until the repairman arrived.
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Informal Situations

Better suited for casual or informal contexts where precision or elegance is less critical.

Illustration for Informal Situations
His rough and ready demeanor was well-received at the local pub, but not at formal dinners.
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Practicality

Emphasizes function over form, where practical use is more important than appearance.

Illustration for Practicality
Her rough and ready kitchen setup wasn't pretty, but she made amazing meals with it.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Temporary Fix

Used to describe a temporary solution that solves a problem but might not be long-lasting.

Illustration for Temporary Fix
The rough and ready fix kept the roof from leaking until the repairman arrived.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Situations

Better suited for casual or informal contexts where precision or elegance is less critical.

Illustration for Informal Situations
His rough and ready demeanor was well-received at the local pub, but not at formal dinners.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Practicality

Emphasizes function over form, where practical use is more important than appearance.

Illustration for Practicality
Her rough and ready kitchen setup wasn't pretty, but she made amazing meals with it.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Temporary Fix

Used to describe a temporary solution that solves a problem but might not be long-lasting.

Illustration for Temporary Fix
The rough and ready fix kept the roof from leaking until the repairman arrived.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Situations

Better suited for casual or informal contexts where precision or elegance is less critical.

Illustration for Informal Situations
His rough and ready demeanor was well-received at the local pub, but not at formal dinners.
Visual representation of the word "Rough and ready"

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