κουτσά στραβά

Translations

• somehow or other
• in a makeshift way
• by hook or by crook

Forms

Usage Notes

Fixed expression, always used together in this order

Etymology

Literally 'limping crooked' - from κουτσός (lame) and στραβός (crooked)

Cultural Context

Very common colloquial expression indicating doing something in an imperfect but adequate way

• Think of someone walking both limping AND crooked - not ideal but getting there anyway