Meaning of the word "fits and starts" in English
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fits and starts
US /fɪts ənd stɑrts/
UK /fɪts ənd stɑːts/
Idiom
if something happens in fits and starts, it often stops and then starts again
Example:
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The construction project progressed in fits and starts due to funding issues.
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His career advanced in fits and starts, with periods of great success followed by setbacks.