touch-and-go

• Décrit une situation incertaine, risquée ou dangereuse, dont l'issue n'est pas garantie, souvent critique ou précaire.

Describes a situation that is uncertain, risky, or dangerous, where the outcome is not guaranteed.

1. Uncertain or riskyB2informal

   Describes a situation where the outcome is very uncertain and could easily go wrong.

   incertain et risqué

   • The patient's condition was touch-and-go for several hours after surgery.
   • It was touch-and-go whether we would make the flight on time.
   • The rescue mission was touch-and-go due to the severe weather conditions.

   Synonymeschancycriticaldiceyhazardousiffyprecariousriskyuncertain

   Antonymesassuredcertainsafesecuresure