By fits and starts
Idioms & PhrasesEASY
to happen irregularly or intermittently
By fits and starts
Idioms & PhrasesEASY
to happen irregularly or intermittently
Learning Progress
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.
Source: Idioms & PhrasesAdded: 11/13/2025
Continue Learning
Community Stats
Active Learners55
Words Being Learned146
Words Mastered434
Track Your Progress
Sign up to save your favorite words and track your learning progress across all vocabulary types.