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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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Over time, I started to encounter more Black Santas in retail spaces, but the selection was always hit or miss.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

Like Charlotte, Annabel finds communicating her allergies to restaurant staff can be very hit or miss.

From BBC • Aug. 23, 2025

And Meghan, despite her very intentional regular mom persona, seems very hit or miss in that charm offensive.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2025

However, she feels that AI can sometimes be hit or miss.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2024

It could be crazy hot, and the hot dogs were often hit or miss, but it was something they always did—just him and her.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson




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