In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase. By fits and starts
The idiom by fits and starts means in irregular bursts — with frequent stops and restarts rather than steady, continuous progress.
This is best captured by Irregularly. Occasionally refers to frequency, not the stop-start manner; totally and finally are unrelated to the rhythm of activity. Hence the answer is Irregularly.
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