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What does "play by ear" mean?

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play by ear

Definition:

act spontaneously, without planning in advance

Usage:

usually used with it; "Let's play it by ear."

Sample Dialogue:

A: What do you want to do Saturday night?
B: I don't know. What do you want to do?
A: I don't know, either.
B: Then let's just play it by ear.





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