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Hindi
Jugaad
Meaning: A creative, frugal fix — a clever improvised solution that gets things done with whatever is at hand, bypassing conventional methods.
Literally: Hack / workaround
Origin: Hindi जुगाड़; celebrated in India as an approach to innovation and survival; adopted in global business.
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Tricky phrases to practice out loud, from languages around the world.
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