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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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Salt is a notoriously hit or miss player, given his ultra-aggressive style.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

The Post newsroom is hit or miss on that count.

From Salon • Oct. 25, 2024

However, thunderstorms will be hit or miss, meaning that some locations will escape them altogether.

From BBC • Sep. 21, 2024

“A lot of croissants, obviously. I do like escargot. I know it’s like a hit or miss between some people, but honestly don’t mind the snails too much,” Gauff said.

From Seattle Times • May 21, 2024

That’s a little bit of hit or miss.

From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor




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