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catch-as-catch-can

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Adjective

  1. Only when possible or when the opportunity presents itself; intermittent.
  2. Relating to catch wrestling, a folk style of wrestling with minimal restrictions.

Adverb

  1. Ad hoc; in any way possible.

Verb

  1. To use any available means or methods.

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