To cope or get something done without a proper plan, usually by winging it and hoping for the best. You’re not smashing it, you’re just keeping the show on the road with a bit of stubborn effort and tea-fuelled optimism. Peak British energy, honestly. Works for DIY, deadlines, and most emotional situations too.
"You fixed the boiler, yeah? Sort of. I watched a bloke on YouTube, swore at it for an hour, had a cuppa, and muddled through. Now it only screams on Tuesdays."