at sight
Idioms-
See on sight .
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On presentation, especially a draft for payment. For example, These bills are payable at sight . This usage replaced on sight in the late 1600s.
Example Sentences
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"There's a massive demand," says Colin Hilditch, who is head of community services at Sight Scotland.
From BBC
A very accomplished player of one of these instruments may be able to transpose at sight, saving you the trouble of writing out a transposed part, but most players of these instruments will need a transposed part written out for them.
From Literature
Because of this, some horn players learn to transpose at sight.
From Literature
Transposing at sight means being able to read a part written in one key while playing it in another key.
From Literature
Though “West Side Story” is a musical and being guessed at, sight unseen, by brave panelists, not only is it a Steven Spielberg film, but the adaptation is written by previous nominee and Tony, Pulitzer and Emmy winner Tony Kushner.
From Los Angeles Times
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