By fits and starts
to happen irregularly or intermittently
By fits and starts
to happen irregularly or intermittently
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Examples
"If we study by fits and starts we can never be successful in our exams."
"The project progressed by fits and starts because of funding delays."
Mnemonic Trick
Imagine starts and stops like jerky movements or fits.
Cultural Context
Common phrase for irregular progress.
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