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English
Englishrough and ready
Meaning: Crude but good enough for the purpose.
Example: “The shed has a rough and ready kitchen with a camping stove.”
Origin: First recorded in the early 19th century; the American general Zachary Taylor was nicknamed "Old Rough and Ready" in the 1840s, which spread the phrase.
Equivalents in other languages
Spanish: para andar por casa Literally: For walking around the house
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