catch-as-catch-can

Definition

Only when possible or when the opportunity presents itself; intermittent.

Example Sentences

• "My efforts lately have been catch-as-catch-can, not carefully planned."
• "My wife did indeed provide the more dependable contributions to our income while mine came catch-as-catch-can."
• "In Lancashire and the north of Ireland, the catch-hold or catch-as-catch-can system still finds favour."