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play it by ear

v. decide on one's actions as one goes along, depending on the situation; "She didn't know what to expect from her new job, so she played it by ear"

Usage examples of "play it by ear".

However, Toxie had gone to some length to contact me, so I figured it was important enough to set convention (and good manners) aside and play it by ear.

Especially since our plans were to play it by ear and see what happens.

What I'm hoping is to play it by ear, reveal only a little of Gerrick's analysis and suggest that there's reason to reexamine the original findings of the site inspectors in light of it.