DiscoverAmerican English Podcast186 - Expression: To Play It By Ear
186 - Expression: To Play It By Ear

186 - Expression: To Play It By Ear

Update: 2025-04-032
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In today’s episode, you’ll learn the common English expression “to play it by ear,” which means to improvise or make decisions without having a fixed plan. We’ll look at where the expression comes from, how to use it naturally in conversation, and go over three everyday examples to help you understand it clearly.


You’ll also hear a lighthearted joke involving music and miners, and at the end, we’ll practice pronunciation together. This episode is great for English learners who want to sound more natural and confident when speaking.


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186 - Expression: To Play It By Ear

186 - Expression: To Play It By Ear

Shana Thompson