play it by ear
Decide what to do as the situation develops, rather than making detailed plans
Definition
To decide what to do as the situation develops, rather than making detailed plans
Examples
- I don't know if we'll go out - let's just PLAY IT BY EAR
- We haven't made definite plans - we're PLAYING IT BY EAR
- I'll PLAY IT BY EAR and see how I feel tomorrow
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms:
- improvise
- decide as you go
- wing it
Antonyms: