How to pronounce “catch-as-catch-can”

Meaning

• [Adjective]
• (idiomatic) Only when possible or when the opportunity presents itself; intermittent.
• (wrestling) Relating to catch wrestling, a folk style of wrestling with minimal restrictions.
• [Adverb]
• Ad hoc; in any way possible.

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