Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for hit and miss. Search instead for hit+and+miss.
Definitions

hit and miss

[hit-n-mis] / ˈhɪt nˈmɪs /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“It’s hit and miss, same as L.A.,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

While the health system was "extremely good" at preventing illness in young people, the situation in older adults is a "a lot more hit and miss", Sir Chris said.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

Ringwalk timings in Saudi have been a bit hit and miss in the last 12 months.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2024

It’s worth noting that the California Adventure food booths can be hit and miss.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2024

And everywhere one looked, the grazing herds of mastodon, giant bison and wild horses, with the less gregarious fauna scattered hit and miss.

From Project Mastodon by Simak, Clifford D.




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "hit and miss" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com