Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Hit and Miss

What does it mean?

Hit and miss (or hit or miss) describes something that is inconsistent - sometimes good, sometimes bad. It suggests a lack of reliability or quality control.

Is it positive or negative?

It's mostly negative - used to describe something unpredictable or not always successful.

When do you use it?

Use it to talk about services, products, or results that are not always the same standard.

Examples

Example 1: That restaurant's quality is completely hit and miss - sometimes it's great, sometimes it's awful.

Example 2: The bus service in this city is hit and miss; you never know if it'll be on time.

Question for you

Can you think of something in your country that's hit and miss?

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