Idiom | back-of-the-envelope calculations |
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Meaning | quick calculations; estimates using approximate numbers, instead of exact numbers note: This expression refers to the quick calculations one would do informally, as on the back of an envelope. |
Example | I don't need the exact numbers right now. Just give me some back-of-the-envelope calculations. |
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