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Idiom: Penny In The Fusebox

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An improvised repair made with no regard for safety.

Example Sentences

1
He's always meddling with things he shouldn't. It's like putting a penny in the fusebox.
2
She tried to fix the problem, but only made it worse. It's like she put a penny in the fusebox.
3
His poorly thought-out decision was like putting a penny in the fusebox of our plans.
4
The unexpected delay was a real penny in the fusebox for our project.
5
I can't believe he did something so reckless. It's like putting a penny in the fusebox and hoping for the best.

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