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Slum it

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Temporary Situation

Use 'slum it' when referring to a short-term living situation that's worse than usual.

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Our house is being fumigated, so we're slumming it at my brother's cramped studio.
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Humor or Irony

'Slum it' often includes a sense of humor or irony about the uncomfortable circumstances.

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We'll be slumming it in the wilderness this weekend, but at least there's no Wi-Fi!
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Choice Implied

The phrase suggests chose the less comfortable option, possibly for an experience.

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For our vacation, we're slumming it on a working farm instead of a hotel.
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