play it by ear

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.

by The TRUE meaning is May 12, 2016

play it by ear

the wrong way to say "play it by year"

Tom: Let's just play it by ear.
Jeb: What?! That makes no sense

by kg5025 June 18, 2011

let's play it by ear

It's never going to happen.

Can we reschedule our date to next Saturday?

That's fine.

What time?

Let's play it by ear.

by Tommigun October 21, 2015

play by ear

To see how things goes and act accordingly

Since we're all unsure of wat to expect from the new boss, we should just play by ear.

by Zepsterz July 13, 2006

playing music on numb ears

Trying to persuade, or make another person or people understand a point, but they won't listen to reason.

Kyhleigh: Hey, stop calling him a faggot. He is who is, fuck off.

Haze: haha, yeah totally...i should fuck off, well thats easy i could just shove my dick in his mouth and he'll like it

Kyhleigh: You're sick. Disgusting, and fucking pathetic. he's a human being and you're nothing but a sick, horny worthless piece of shit cast here with nothing to live for. Oh, but this is just playing music on numb ears. bottom line; people like you ruin this world. we need better people.

by DaphneLikesDerby October 25, 2012