hit and hope

The phrase "hit and hope" is often used to describe actions taken without much planning, relying on luck for success.

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Definition

B2General

(informal)Taking a chance without a clear plan, hoping for a positive result.

Example

Launching the product without proper market research was a hit and hope strategy.

B2Sports

(informal)A tactic where a player makes a move without a clear plan, relying on luck for a favorable outcome.

Example

The player took a hit and hope shot, hoping the ball would find its way into the net.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hit and hope":

hit it hit out hit and run hit it for six swing for the fences on the hop hit on hit with hit the rock hit the ball twice swing for strike me lucky hit off hit a home run hit the button hit someone for six