Meaning of 'Rough and ready'
What does the saying 'Rough and ready' mean?
Idiom: Rough and ready
Meaning:
If something is rough and ready, it has not been carefully prepared, but is fit for its purpose. If a person is rough and ready, they are not very refined or mannered.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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