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catch-as-catch-can (k

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adj.

Using or making do with whatever means are available; irregular: made a catch-as-catch-can living doing odd jobs.

adv.

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).

catch-as-catch-can

(Individual Sports & Recreations / Wrestling) a style of wrestling in which trips, holds below the waist, etc., are allowed

adj & adv

Chiefly US and Canadian using any method or opportunity that comes to hand

Translations

catch-as-catch-can [ˈkætʃəzˌkætʃˈkæn] n (Wrestling) → catch m inv

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