in fits and starts
成語所屬單字fit
in fits and starts — 慣用語
1. with irregular periods of activity and stops; not happening in a steady or conti
1.慣用語
釋義
斷斷續續地；時好時壞
with irregular periods of activity and stops; not happening in a steady or continuous way
例句
The construction work continued in fits and starts because the weather kept changing.
Greta has been learning piano in fits and starts between school exams and travel.