[Idiom] TOUCH AND GO. - Handle Risky and Uncertain Situations Effectively
Touch and go.
Risky and uncertain.
Touch and go" describes a situation that is very uncertain and could produce any result, often used when the outcome is likely to be either very good or very bad. The phrase paints a picture of a delicate operation, similar to a plane briefly touching down and taking off again, emphasizing the precariousness of the scenario.
Example Sentences
The whole operation was touch and go for a few moments.
The operation was uncertain and risky for a brief period.
Recovery after the surgery was touch and go for a while.
The recovery period after surgery was uncertain and filled with potential complications.
The launch date for the product was touch and go due to unforeseen technical issues.
Scheduling the product launch was uncertain due to unexpected technical problems.