rough it
to live for a short time in conditions that are not very comfortable

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rough it
to live in a way that is simple and not very comfortable.
They prefer roughing it on their travels, taking a tent rather than using hotels.

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rough it
to live in uncomfortable conditions without the usual comforts (such as on a camping trip)
We were forced to rough it for a few days when the storm knocked out the electricity supply.

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rough it
v. phr. To live like primitive people; live with little of the comfort and equipment of civilization.
Scouts like to rough it in the woods on weekend hikes.

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