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Definition: Dangerous and uncertain in nature or outcome; precarious; delicate.

Origin: During olden times when traveling, if ships or stage-coaches gave a glancing blow, to the seabed or to the wheels of other coaches respectively, but still continued on the journey, things were fine. To collide might mean disaster but a mere touch meant a narrow escape and the ship/coach could continue to 'go'.

A

I haven't secured my job in the company yet. It's still a bit touch and go. I need to deliver and prove my worth.

我在公司的这份工作还不稳定，处在不确定状态，我需要做事来证明自己的价值。

B

They have been together for more than 6 years. But the relationship is still a bit touch and go, since there is no sign that the two families are approving it.

他们在一起已经6年多了，但恋爱关系因为一直没得到双方家庭的同意而不稳定。

C

It's touch and go at the moment in my relationship, so I can't make any long term plans.

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