hit-and-miss
adjective/ˌhɪt ən ˈmɪs/
/ˌhɪt ən ˈmɪs/
(also hit-or-miss)
- not done in a careful or planned way and therefore not likely to be successful
- The procedure is far too clumsy and hit-and-miss.
- The loud music made conversation a hit-and-miss affair.
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