touch-and-go

The definition of touch and go refers to an uncertain situation where an outcome is not clear and could change any minute.

(adjective)

An example of touch and go is when a person is in the hospital and not stabilized and it is unclear whether he will pull through or not.

See touch-and-go in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

uncertain, risky, or precarious

See touch-and-go in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Dangerous and uncertain in nature or outcome; precarious; delicate: major surgery followed by a touch-and-go recovery.

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