1 definition by The TRUE meaning is
We say play it by "ear" because we are making decisions as we HEAR them. This means we are not making any final plans right now because we might hear of other things that could prevent us from being able to participate. So basically it means I might have better shit to do.
Aimee: Hey can you hang out tomorrow night?
John: I might have to work late so let's play it by ear.
John: I might have to work late so let's play it by ear.
by The TRUE meaning is May 12, 2016