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hit or miss

[hit-er-mis] / ˈhɪt ərˈmɪs /
ADJECTIVE
marked by lack of care
Synonyms


hit-or-miss


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There are efforts afoot to standardize protocols for clots, so the chances of landing a proper diagnosis and quick treatment aren’t so hit-or-miss.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 27, 2025

Teachers were supposed to have special training, as any special-ed teacher would, but it seemed hit-or-miss.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2024

The plot's busy, the visual effects hit-or-miss and its villains are neither potent nor memorable.

From Salon • Sep. 9, 2024

Conclusions to hit TV series can be hit-or-miss.

From Seattle Times • May 27, 2023

Anyway, just like any potential new friendship, the relationships born from the Last Friend app can be pretty hit-or-miss.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera