186 - Expression: To Play It By Ear

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If you 'play it by ear', you don't make a plan. Learn this phrase and more in this podcast.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/s5english_in_a_minuteFIND BBC ...  عرض المزيد

Learn an informal expression about doing things without planning. 

An expression for when you make spontaneous life decisions for entertainment. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250407FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https ...  عرض المزيد

“At the drop of a hat”- to do something without any hesitation.