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Default Re: touch in base? shed some light? play by ear?

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Originally Posted by ski
I have heard these terms but not sure their EXACT meanings and spellings.

Any suggestion will be appreciated.

Thanks!
1. touch base: to make contact, to check in with someone

I want to touch base with Jack before we decide.

2. shed light on: to illuminate, to explain

Hopefully, this new manual will shed some light on our problem.

3. play by ear: literal -- to play a musical instrument without reading music.

figurative -- to perform any task without the needed practice or preparation

My daughter can play the sonata by ear.
I haven't finished the report for the meeting so we'll play it by ear.
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