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catch-as-catch-can

catch-as-catch-can


noun 
Definition:
 
no-holds-barred wrestling: a style of wrestling in which most holds are permitted, including many that are not allowed in other wrestling styles



adjective 
Definition:
 
making do: making do with whatever is available
We took a catch-as-catch-can approach to our summer vacation.



adverb 
Definition:
 
using what comes to hand: using whatever happens to be available
The press conference was arranged catch-as-catch-can at very short notice.

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