Play it by ear

Verb

Definitions

1.VerbTo play guided by one's musical perception and intuition, rather than from a written score.

2.VerbTo do by guessing, intuition, or trial and error; to react to events as they occur, often with risk of negative outcomes; to improvise.

"If they ask for something we didn't prepare, we will have to play it by ear."

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