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Play it by ear

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Another way of saying "go with the flow." Usually used when there's no set plans and everything furthermore will be done when it's done (or spontaneously).
Guy 1: "what are the plans for tomorrow night? Any parties?"

Guy 2: "idk, guess we'll just play it by ear."
by GMan2a April 13, 2016
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Play it by Earl's

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A phrase, used when drunk or when discussing a time period when you expect to be drunk, meaning essentially the same thing as the high-brow phrase "play it by ear."

Play it by Earl's was coined in honor of Earl's on the Ave, a well-known bar in Seattle where you go when you want drinks that will knock you on your ass.
"What are your plans for Friday?"

"I dunno, I'm just going to have a few drinks and play it by Earl's"
by WeGonDrank August 4, 2009
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Synonym of "We'll play it by ear"

When you know you will not be attending an alcoholic event with friends that more often than not you can't deal with, but don't want to tell anyone flatout you hate their face.However if you can get drunk enough then you may achieve a good time. You may in addition have other hop-ligations you must tend to that prevent your attendance at said event(s).
Dorothy: Hey Franky! Are you coming to Marlene's rager Friday?Everyone is going to be completely shit-faced.

Franky: No i don't think so, Marlene is an annoying bitch, so there's that...., but if we get drunk enough we can most likely put up with her so maybe..."We'll play it by beer."
by Lookatdis13 December 16, 2014
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play it by ear

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-To let things go as they may.
-It is usually said when a person who is asked a question is not quite sure as to what to answer with.
Shirley: What are you doing tonight Bob?
Bob: Oh, I don't know...I'll just play it by ear.
by Frank Da' Tank May 18, 2005
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Play it by ear

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to do something by feel and instinct rather than with a plan, to improvise
I think I will play it by ear since I have so much time.
by Light Joker June 24, 2007
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Play it by beer

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When you're not quite certain what kind of a night it may turn into, you may be home early or it may turn into a night you wish you could remember.
Todd- "You up for going out after dinner tonight?"

Holly- "I'm not sure but I'll definitely have some cocktails with dinner so let's just play it by beer".
by Todd-O September 15, 2009
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Play it by nose

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Instead of playing something by EAR .... play it by nose.

Go ahead and try it sometime, fucker.
You: When we get there we are going to have to decide which way to go.

Me: Well I guess we'll play it by nose then.
by Klaatu_347 December 9, 2008
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