Muddle through

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Not Fluent

Use 'muddle through' to express that someone isn't fluent but still manages.

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Though not fluent in Spanish, she muddled through the conversation.

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Ad-hoc Solutions

'Muddle through' often hints at improvised or temporary solutions in tough situations.

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He forgot his notes but muddled through his presentation with quick thinking.

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Without Expertise

'Muddle through' implies managing a task without having expertise in that area.

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I'm not a chef, but I can muddle through making a simple meal.

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