On the fly meaning

What does the saying 'On the fly' mean?

Idiom: On the fly

Meaning: If you do things on the fly, you do things without preparation, responding to events as they happen.

Country: International English | Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
Contributor: | Updated: 14th Oct. 2021
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