rough-and-ready

rough-and-ready {adj.}

1. Not finished in detail; not perfected; rough but ready for use now.

We asked Mr. Brown how long it would take to drive to Chicago and his rough-and-ready answer was two days.

2. Not having nice manners but full of energy and ability.

Jim is a rough-and-ready character; he'd rather fight than talk things over.

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