Will的部落格

play it by ear

原文解釋: To act according to the circumstances; depending on the situation;

               to decide how to deal with a situation as it develops rather than

               planning how you are going to react

中文解釋: 未經事先刻意安排，視當時情況而定之意思，類似中文的到時再說吧。

已下為例句:

1. I don't have a set schedule, so we'll have to play it by ear.

2. I'm not sure how long I'll stay at the party. I'll just play it by ear.

3. She didn't know what to expect from her new job, so she played it by ear.

4. a. What time shall we meet on Sunday?

    b. I don't know the exact time. I'm gonna be finished with work

        so let's play it by ear on when to meet.

5. a. Do you know if the Christmas party is set to be on the 24th?

    b. I think we are still deciding on the day so can you play it by ear

        and keep the dates open?