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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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“It’s really going to hit or miss in the mountains,” Westerink said.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2025

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

"It was really hit or miss because every day he would go out to do sound check, and he would choose one of his three pianos and play something like Expecting To Fly," says Hannah.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 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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