I must apologize for calling so late, said he, and I must further beg you to be so unconventional as to allow me to leave your house presently by scrambling over your back garden wall.
If you want to find the real competition, just look in the mirror. After awhile you'll see your rivals scrambling for second place.
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Scramble
(a.) Confused and irregular; awkward; scambling.
