something is arranged in a haphazard fashion
it hasn’t been planned or organised very well
might be good or bad at different times
something with a random or unpredictable outcome
“Have you tried the new bar on the corner? We’ve been three times and it’s a bit hit and miss.”
The décor was really hit or miss in the big, old building.
We’ve decided on a date for the picnic, but the weather will be hit or miss.
It depends what mood the chef is in, because the food can be really hit or miss in that café.
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