Fits And Starts (Noun)
Meaning
Repeated bursts of activity; "they worked in fits and starts".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The project moved forward in fits and starts, hindered by changing priorities and limited resources.
- Their vacation planning proceeded in fits and starts as they debated over the perfect destination.
- The writer struggled to meet the deadline, working on her novel in fits and starts over several months.
- The construction on the new building continued in fits and starts due to labor shortages and supply chain issues.
- The team's research made progress in fits and starts, with short bursts of creativity followed by frustrating periods of stagnation.