bash together
B2 informal separable transitive
In simple words
To quickly put something together without worrying about whether it's done well; to knock things into each other.
Literal meaning: Transparent — to bash (hit) things together.
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
informal
To construct or assemble something quickly and without great skill or care.
"They bashed together a temporary shelter using old wood and tarpaulin."
Grammar: separable
2 B1 informal
To strike two objects against each other.
"She bashed the pans together to make noise and scare off the birds."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Primarily British informal. Usually implies a rough, improvised result. The physical sense (striking two things together) is more literal. Can also be used metaphorically for combining ideas hastily.
Commonly used with
shelter structure plan deal device solution
Forms
Base
bash together
I/you/we/they
3rd person
bashes together
he/she/it
Past simple
bashed together
yesterday
Past participle
bashed together
have + pp
-ing form
bashing together
continuous
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