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touch and go

TUCH and GOH

tʌtʃ ænd ɡoʊ

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touchandgo

Dictionary meaning

An uncertain or risky situation whose outcome is unpredictable.

Examples

  • After the surgery, her recovery was touch and go for several days.

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