play it by ear
Intermediate (B1) informal
To decide what to do as things happen.
"We don't have a firm schedule — let's just play it by ear."
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Tommy & Tubbo Reunite in MCC 2026...
TommyVODS · 131:00
You can just kind of play it by ear.
Behind-the-Scenes of NFL Media Day with Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings · 8:10
So, you just kind of play it by ear with, you know,
🔴 Insanely Funny Superfan DELETED SCENES S1-9 | The Office US
The Office · 96:05
So I will just see how I feel in the moment and just play it by ear.