Meaning of 'Fly by the seat of one's pants'
What does the saying 'Fly by the seat of one's pants' mean?
Idiom: Fly by the seat of one's pants
Meaning:
If you fly by the seat of one's pants, you do something difficult even though you don't have the experience or training required.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Clothes |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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