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hit or miss

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


hit-or-miss


Example Sentences

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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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