| Id | ESLPod_0929_WE_1532 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 929 |
| Episode Title | Trying to Locate Someone |
| Phrase | hit-and-miss |
| Text | The phrase "hit-and-miss," in this podcast, refers to something unpredictable or something that is sometimes true or successful and other times false or unsuccessful: "Finding a good employee is often hit-and-miss." A "hit" is something that is very successful and is often used to describe entertainment: "Jeff McQuillan's latest hit song is playing on the radio right now." Or, "Superhero movies are often big hits internationally." The phrase "to hit someone below the belt" means to use an illegal move in a competition or to treat someone unfairly: "The two candidates are fighting hard to get elected, hitting each other below the belt whenever they get the chance." |
| Topics | Daily Life |
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