Id | ESLPod_0199_WE_0073 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 199 |
Episode Title | A Love Letter |
Phrase | to play it by ear |
Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to play it by ear" means to decide on an action later depending on the situation: "I don't know yet if I'll need a gardener to help me plant this garden. I'll get started and play it by ear." Or, "This project is too important to play it by ear. We need to make a decision right now." This phrase is also used to mean the ability to play music without a seeing it written down on paper: "She never learned to read music, but if she's heard a song before, she can play it by ear." |
Topics | Relationships + Family |
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