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- Dictionarytouch and go/ˌtəCH ən ˈɡō/
adjective
- 1. (of an outcome, especially one that is desired) possible but very uncertain: "it was touch and go there for a while whether they would make it"
noun
- 1. a maneuver in which an aircraft touches the ground as in landing and immediately takes off again: "I tried a few touch-and-goes"
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Touch-and-go means uncertain or possibly bad, especially in a situation involving risk or danger. Learn how to use this phrase in different contexts with synonyms, translations and examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.
- English (US)
Meaning of touch-and-go in English. touch-and-go. adjective....
- Parlous
PARLOUS definition: 1. very bad, dangerous, or uncertain: 2....
- English (US)
Learn the different meanings and origins of the phrase 'touch and go', from its first use by Hugh Latimer in 1549 to its modern sense of a precarious situation. Find out how it relates to sailing, theatre, and witticisms.
Touch and go means uncertain or risky, especially in a situation or an action. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of this phrase with examples from Collins Dictionary.
Learn the meaning of touch-and-go as a noun and an adjective, with examples of usage and word history. Touch-and-go can refer to an airplane landing technique or an uncertain outcome.
Touch-and-go means uncertain or risky, often in a situation involving health, money, or success. Learn how to use this phrase in different contexts and see synonyms and translations.
Touch and go definition: a precarious or delicate state of affairs. See examples of TOUCH AND GO used in a sentence.
Anything that's touch-and-go is precarious or uncertain. A doctor might gravely describe a patient's prognosis as touch-and-go, meaning that she's not certain whether the patient will recover.
