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catch-as-catch-can
(kăchˌəz-kăch-kănˈ, kĕchˌəz-kĕch-)
adjective Using or making do with whatever means are available; irregular: made a catch-as-catch-can living doing odd jobs.
adverb However or by whatever means possible: “Reading was learned catch-as-catch-can, while reindeer farming was learned deeply and thoroughly through the daily rigors of survival” (Bunny McBride).
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