Wing it.
/wɪŋ ɪt/
[Idiom] WING IT. - Learn to Adapt on the Fly with This Expression!
Improvise or proceed without preparation.
To "wing it" is an idiom that comes from the world of theater, originally referring to actors who waited in the wings and did not have enough time to memorize their lines, so they had to improvise. Nowadays, we use "wing it" to describe handling any situation by improvising with the resources or knowledge available at the moment, without any planned preparation. Whether you're about to give an unplanned speech or cook a meal without a recipe, when you "wing it," you're relying on your wits and immediate skills to succeed.
Example Sentences
I didn't have time to prepare, so I'll just wing it.
With no time for preparation, you plan to improvise.
She's known for her ability to wing it during presentations.
Her ability to speak extemporaneously during presentations is well-known.
During the meeting, he decided to wing it instead of following his notes.
He opted to improvise in the meeting rather than sticking strictly to his notes.
