make shift
The phrase "make shift" is often used to describe managing or coping with limited resources in a temporary or improvised manner.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To manage or cope using whatever resources are available, often temporarily.
Example
- We had to make shift with the old tools until new ones arrived.
- During the power outage, they made shift by using candles and flashlights.
B2Problem-Solving
(informal)To find a way to overcome a difficulty using available means.
Example
- She made shift to fix the broken chair with some duct tape.
- He made shift to prepare a meal with the few ingredients he had.
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