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seat-of-the-pants
seat-of-the-pants (sēt′əv-thə-pănts′)adj. Informal 1. Based on or using intuition and experience rather than a plan or method.2. Performed without using instruments: a seat-of-the-pants landing of the aircraft.seat′-of-the-pants′ adj. 1. using or based on experience, instinct, or guesswork: a seat-of-the-pants management style. 2. done without the aid of instruments: The pilot made a seat-of-the-pants landing. seat-of-the-pants
seat-of-the-pants1. Done without a clear plan or direction. I know my parents think that dropping out of college was a seat-of-the-pants decision, but I just signed with a record label and am launching my singing career!2. Done without relying on instruments for help or instruction. Once that computer malfunctioned, the pilot had to make a seat-of-the-pants landing. |