play it by ear

1. To improvise: “Rather than plan an elaborate strategy, Andy decided to play it by ear.” Music played by ear does not follow written notes.

Example Sentences

"I have to play it by ear as I have no money. God has always come through, so I'll see what God sets up next."

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He said that with regard to his case, he would have to "play it by ear".

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“But at the same time if I’m not here I know somebody else would be happy to take me. We’ll see how it all plays out. Just play it by ear.”

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“As long as he’s in relatively good shape, you work him in and get him playing, and you play it by ear and eyes and see where he is after that.”

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“We’d like to get a little rhythm going and accomplish certain things, so we will play it by ear,” Reich said.

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