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    play by ear

    US /pleɪ baɪ ɪɚ/

    ・

    UK /pleɪ baɪ ɪə/

    B2
    idm.Decide or act without planning; improvise.
    We didn’t plan the trip; we decided to play it by ear.

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    Shakira - Whenever, Wherever (Official HD Video)

    03:17Shakira - Whenever, Wherever (Official HD Video)
    • We can always play by ear, but that's the deal, my dear.

      We can always play by ear, but that's the deal, my dear.

    • There over, here under, you'll never have to wonder, we can always play by ear, but that's the deal, my dear.

      There over, here under, you'll never have to wonder, we can always play by ear, but that's the deal, my dear.

    A2

    Hips Don't Lie - Charity Single - Out of the Blue - Shakira

    03:36Hips Don't Lie - Charity Single - Out of the Blue - Shakira
    • We can always play by ear.

      We can always play by ear.

    • You'll never have to wonder,We can always play by ear,tonight is next to my hip

      You'll never have to wonder,We can always play by ear,tonight is next to my hip

    A2

    The Door Through Space [1/2] Video / Audiobook By Marion Zimmer Bradley

    46:37The Door Through Space [1/2]  Video / Audiobook By Marion Zimmer Bradley
    • Mostly I play by ear, but I try to start out by being methodical." She answered everything

      Mostly I play by ear, but I try to start out by being methodical." She answered everything

    • Mostly I play by ear,

      Mostly I play by ear,

    B2