As/whenever, etc. the fancy takes you Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Spontaneity This phrase suggests an action taken on a whim without planning. I bought those shoes just as the fancy took me. Pro Tip 2/3Frequency Implies no time restriction, action can happen often or rarely. He visits his hometown whenever the fancy takes him. Pro Tip 3/3Informal Best used in casual conversations rather than formal or academic writing. Call me up to hang out as the fancy takes you.