play it by ear (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 41
def decide on one's actions as one goes along, depending on the situation
examples She didn't know what to expect from her new job, so she played it by ear
Frame - 2 Somebody ----s
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Hypernym act, move
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Hyponym act, move

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