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seat-of-the-pants

  [seet-uhv-thuh-pants]
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–adjective
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.
Origin:
1940–45
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seat-of-the-pants   (sēt'əv-thə-pānts')
adj.   Slang

  1. Based on or using intuition and experience rather than a plan or method; improvised: "Each has already moved beyond seat-of-the-pants management to more professional operating procedures" (Business Week).

  2. Performed without using instruments: a seat-of-the-pants landing of the aircraft.

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