hit or miss
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Like Charlotte, Annabel finds communicating her allergies to restaurant staff can be very hit or miss.
From BBC • Aug. 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
When first developed, gene editing was less like cutting and pasting genes and more like sending in a drone that can hit or miss its target – a piece of DNA.
From Salon • Aug. 17, 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
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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Occasional
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