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hit-and-ˈmiss ADJ

to be a bit hit-and-miss
[auch irgendwie] Glückssache sein inf

Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

the exam was all very hit-and-miss
die Prüfung war ein ziemliches Ratespiel
getting to work on time is very much a hit-and-miss affair these days
heutzutage pünktlich zur Arbeit zu kommen, ist mehr oder weniger Glückssache

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English
In reality, this technology is hopelessly hit-and-miss, generating a steady roll-call of deaths and defects.
www.telegraph.co.uk
Sure, there's been hit-and-miss episodes here and there, but generally, the quality has been consistent.
entertainment.ie
There has been much controversy over whether the product actually works (examples like this) and is seemingly hit-and-miss for most users even in forums that they promote.
en.wikipedia.org
Arsenal's history of loaning players out is a hit-and-miss affair.
paininthearsenal.com
The format itself was hit-and-miss, because the judges got it wrong at least as often as they got it right.
www.dailymail.co.uk
The fuel system of a hit-and-miss engine consists of a fuel tank, fuel line, check valve and fuel mixer.
en.wikipedia.org
It risks giving a hit-and-miss evaluation of banks' underlying solvency position.
www.telegraph.co.uk
The matchmaker still seems amazingly hit-and-miss, and that's not something you can avoid even when playing with friends.
www.kotaku.com.au
Getting hold of safe reliable treatments has always been a hit-and-miss affair.
www.bbc.co.uk
Car boot sales are a bit hit-and-miss due to the weather, but sometimes you can find some hidden gems.
www.independent.co.uk

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