(NZ, slang) With vigour and enthusiasm, but without regard to quality of outcome.
(NZ, slang) With vigour and enthusiasm, but without regard to quality of outcome.
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(Australia, New Zealand, slang, vulgar) Of very poor quality, badly substandard, useless; damaged or broken; unwell, exhausted.
(slang) To work or try very hard.
(UK, Ireland, intransitive, slang, vulgar) To ridicule or mock severely.
(slang, idiomatic, somewhat, vulgar, North America) To work exceptionally hard.
(AU, slang) With extreme vigour and enthusiasm, where quality may be considered. However, efforts involve high risk, and therefore the potential for adverse outcomes. Vision exceeds regard for due care and consideration.