hit or miss
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Salt is a notoriously hit or miss player, given his ultra-aggressive style.
From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026
The Trojans were 5 of 24 inside the arc through one half, left to rely instead on their long-range shooting, which had been hit or miss most of the season.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2026
Live-action remakes are a "hit or miss", says Ander Guerrero, an anime fan based in Spain.
From BBC • Aug. 22, 2025
And Meghan, despite her very intentional regular mom persona, seems very hit or miss in that charm offensive.
From Salon • Apr. 23, 2025
There's always a temp agency or consulting firm that can farm out someone, but it's hit or miss with temp hires, who typically don't really care.
From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon
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