muddle along

verb

muddled along; muddling along; muddles along
informal
: to think, act, or proceed in a confused way or without a plan
She muddled along for a few years before going to college.

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Its leaders may yet choose to muddle along in a state of insecurity, hoping simply to survive this period of crisis without further compromise. — Afshon Ostovar, Foreign Affairs, 17 Sep. 2025 The Edmonton Oilers continue to muddle along in the Pacific Division standings. — Eric Stephens, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026

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“Muddle along.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muddle%20along. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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