play it by ear
idiom
: to do something without special preparation
I don't know how they'll react to our proposal, so we'll just have to play it by ear and hope for the best.
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Under the terms of the D-backs, Rockies and Padres’ deals, fans in their respective markets could stream games for a flat rate of $99.99 for the entire season or play it by ear for $19.99 per month.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2024
During today’s Sagittarius full moon, ease up and play it by ear.
—USA TODAY, 3 June 2023
Richardson said the restaurant/bar will play it by ear.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 May 2021
Do some preliminary homework and do your best to prepare for all eventualities, then let concerns go, play it by ear and allow things to flow naturally.
—Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 8 May 2021
As far as his back is concerned, Embiid and the team will have to play it by ear.
—Ky Carlin, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2021
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2024
During today’s Sagittarius full moon, ease up and play it by ear.
—USA TODAY, 3 June 2023
Richardson said the restaurant/bar will play it by ear.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 May 2021
Do some preliminary homework and do your best to prepare for all eventualities, then let concerns go, play it by ear and allow things to flow naturally.
—Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 8 May 2021
As far as his back is concerned, Embiid and the team will have to play it by ear.
—Ky Carlin, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2021
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“Play it by ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20it%20by%20ear. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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