What does it means ?

Question

fits and starts?

Answer 1

Fits and starts is an idiom (phrase) that means something is happening irregularly, with many stops and starts; slowly advancing

Explanation: Used when expressing that something happens over a long period of time with many interuptions

Examples: We finished the project by fits and starts. - By fits and starts we were able to move into our new home. - By fits and starts we were able to make our way through rush hour traffic.

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Answer 2

It means that a project or a job is not being carried out smoothly or regularly and it is done intermittently. Like they start the job and then stop for some tme and then start again. Not a very good way to do it.