Wing it

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Spontaneity

Wing it implies a spontaneous, on-the-spot action without prior preparation. Slide

We had no guidebook, so we decided to wing it and explore the city.

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Informal

The phrase 'wing it' is informal and best used in casual conversation. Slide

I'm not sure what questions they'll ask, but I'll just wing it.

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Uncertainty

Using 'wing it' often indicates a situation where the outcome is uncertain. Slide

The job interview was today? Guess I'll have to wing it and hope for the best.