fudge it (to) [exp]

Meaning:

• to make some changes in shape, appearance or something like them in order to create misinformation in something.
• to make or create something without any especial equipment.

Examples:

1. I think the president fudged the statistics to persuade the critics and also deceive people.
2. I wonder how could you create such an invention without any special support or required tools. You have really fudged it.
3. He forgot his lines during the play but managed to fudge it convincingly.
4. When asked about the project deadline, she fudged it to avoid admitting she didn’t know.
5. The report was due this morning, so I had to fudge it to make it look complete.
6. You can’t just fudge it in a client presentation; be prepared next time.
7. I didn’t study for the quiz, so I fudged it and somehow passed.
8. I forgot the answer, so I fudged it during the test.
9. He didn’t know the recipe well, so he fudged it and hoped for the best.