jack up

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jack up

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(Expression) to provide some sort of temporary support until the proper item can be supplied.

Usage: 'We jacked up a barbecue from an old oven tray and some charcoal because Tim never turned up with the gas-fired barbecue as he promised. OR 'The window had to be jacked up with a piece of wood when the sash broke.'

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