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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Play it by ear.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Play it by ear. Correct Answer To proceed according to the circumstances rather than according to a plan.

To play it by ear means to go ahead according to the circumstances rather than going ahead according to the rules or a plan. Here, 'play it' means to proceed and 'by ear' means to go ahead according to the circumstances.

E. g. Let's wait for five more minutes for the rain to stop otherwise we will play it by ear.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

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