Meaning of the word touch-and-go in English

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touch-and-go

US /ˌtʌtʃ.ənˈɡoʊ/
UK /ˌtʌtʃ.ənˈɡoʊ/
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Adjective

uncertain or critical; risky

Example:
The patient's condition was touch-and-go for several days.
It was touch-and-go whether they would make it to the airport on time.