Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
its-touch-and-go
Adjective
/ɪts ˈtʌʧ ənd ɡoʊ/
Definition
A situation that is uncertain or unpredictable, where the outcome may vary and is often risky.
Examples
- In the middle of the storm, it was touch-and-go whether we’d make it back safely.
- The project’s success was touch-and-go until the final hour.
Meaning
The term ‘touch-and-go’ refers to a precarious scenario, especially in contexts where timing and conditions can change rapidly, leading to varying results.
Synonyms
- uncertain
- precarious
- risky
- dicey
