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"Play it by ear" refers to a musical sense, as in playing an instrument without the sheet music to read, so you are going to play what you hear, or play it by ear.
It is a term signifying that you are going to keep your ears open and produce a result as more information arises. In this sense it is referring to time and whether or not you have a plan or are going to play it by ear and decide later on the best plan or to improvise.
It is never "Play it by year". The phrase was born out of the musical world and has come to be stretched to other aspects of life, as with many old sayings. For example, when people say to ''nip it in the bud" they are almost never referring to a flower or plant. This phrase usually refers to a problem or ailment and stopping it from getting any bigger or growing as a bud would open and blossom, hence nip it in the bud (while it's small and manageable).
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Saying - play it by ear?
as in winging it or improvising plans.
What is the literal meaning of a flea in your ear?
The LITERAL meaning would be a flea in your ear! But "a flea in your ear" is an idiom, a saying, and it is not normally used literally.
What is the orgin of the idiom in one ear and out the other?
Basically, it means that you're hearing what the other person is saying, but you're not actually listening and taking in what they're saying to you. This is the real answer: Not listening to what is being said. Not attentive.
How can you use the word it goes with out saying in a sentence?
How do you use the phrase 'it goes with out saying' ??I lived with them for a year, so it goes without saying I know them well.
What does the saying 'Grammar is a piano you play by ear' mean?
It means that grammar is sort of just all over the place. Assuming you've had schooling, you should know that there are many branches to grammar and the English language. It goes to say that you can theoretically do anything with grammar, so long as you 'stay in the keys', like a piano.
Saying - play it by ear?
as in winging it or improvising plans.
Is it play it by year?
The correct phrase is "play it by ear," which means to make decisions as situations arise rather than planning ahead.
What you the common phrase 'Play it by year or ear'?
Play it by ear. If you play it by ear, you don't have a plan of action, but decide what to do as events take shape. Yes it is 'play it by ear' and it comes from when a musician plays a piece of music without the music sheet in front of them, they are making it up from listening to it, playing it by ear.
What is the literal meaning of a flea in your ear?
The LITERAL meaning would be a flea in your ear! But "a flea in your ear" is an idiom, a saying, and it is not normally used literally.
What is homophone for year?
One homophone for "year" is "ear."
Is it play it ear or play it by yearYOU?
play it Any way
What is another way of saying in this play?
Another way of saying " in this play " is " in that play" or " inside the play"
Play by ear or play notes on violin?
You can play by ear, if you have super good hearing, but music sheet is better because you read the notes.
Where can you learn to play the piano by ear for free?
I play by ear. You can't really learn how to play by ear. It's something you have and must learn to develop. All you need is an instrument you love and an experienced musician for a little boost.
What is the year of S in the ear tag for Black Angus cattle?
The year of "S" in an ear tag is 2006.
Does learning to read music if you play by ear make it harder to play by ear?
Nope you'll be fine. You'll only get better.
What is the Homonym of ear?
The homonym of "ear" is "hear." Both words sound the same but have different meanings.
