play it by ear
play it by ear
Meaning
- improvise; act without preparation.
- to let things go as they may.
- determined on the circumstances.
- according to the demand of the situation.
Example Sentences
- Rather than adopting a new academic strategy, the principal decided to play it by ear.
- I don’t know what I will do when she comes in front of me. Let’s just play it by ear.
- I am not sure whether my plan will work or not, so let’s just play it by ear.
- Jane said that she has to play it by ear because she is not sure where to go tomorrow morning.
- It’s hard to know how the situation will develop. Let’s just play it by ear.
- We can play it by ear and decide where to meet later.
- Question: “Hey Gian, Are you coming to play baseball this Sunday?”
Answer: “I am not sure, Nobita. Let’s play it by ear.”
Origin
Mid-1900s
See also: play by ear
Body, Circumstances, Ear, Play
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