rough-and-ready (Meaning)

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rough-and-ready (s)

crude but effective for the purpose at hand

The rough-and-ready furnishings in the cabin reflected the rugged lifestyle of its occupants.
Despite its rough-and-ready appearance, the car performed admirably in the treacherous terrain.
The rough-and-ready nature of the construction site presented challenges to the workers.
Their rough-and-ready approach to problem-solving often led to surprisingly effective solutions.
The rough-and-ready tactics employed by the soldiers were designed to overwhelm the enemy with raw force.
The rough-and-ready speech of the politician appealed to his populist base.
The rough-and-ready mining camp attracted a diverse crowd of fortune seekers.
The rough-and-ready nature of the frontier made it a difficult place to live for the uninitiated.
The rough-and-ready diet of the soldiers consisted of hardtack, beans, and salt pork.
The rough-and-ready style of the band's music appealed to fans who appreciated raw energy and passion.

crude but effective for the purpose at hand

primitive, flawed, rough, rough-and-tumble, rudimentary, imperfect, rude,clumsy, crude, rough-hewn

meticulous, faultless, adept, adept, neat, sophisticated, skillful, well-done,perfect, polished

The rough-and-ready furnishings in the cabin reflected the rugged lifestyle of its occupants.

Despite its rough-and-ready appearance, the car performed admirably in the treacherous terrain.

The rough-and-ready nature of the construction site presented challenges to the workers.

Their rough-and-ready approach to problem-solving often led to surprisingly effective solutions.