
Play it by ear
Flexibility Required
Use when outcomes are uncertain or when you want to show willingness to adjust to situations.
The weather might change our plans, so let's play it by ear.
Informal Setting
Best used in casual conversations rather than in formal or professional scenarios.
It's just a casual meet-up, we'll play it by ear.
Not Planless
Doesn't mean there's no plan at all, just that the plan is flexible.
We have a few ideas for our holiday, but mostly we're playing it by ear.