Wing it

verb

To do something without preparation or planning, often because you don't usually do it or you don't have time to prepare.

I didn't have time to prepare for the presentation, so I just had to wing it.
Visual representation of "wing it" - To do something without preparation or planning, often because you don't usually do it or you don't have time to prepare.

Often appears as...

  • wing it on stage
  • wing it through a test

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

verb

To do something without preparation or planning, often because you don't usually do it or you don't have time to prepare.

I didn't have time to prepare for the presentation, so I just had to wing it.
Visual representation of "wing it" - To do something without preparation or planning, often because you don't usually do it or you don't have time to prepare.

Often appears as...

  • wing it on stage
  • wing it through a test

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

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Spontaneity

Wing it implies a spontaneous, on-the-spot action without prior preparation.

Illustration for Spontaneity
We had no guidebook, so we decided to wing it and explore the city.
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Informal

The phrase 'wing it' is informal and best used in casual conversation.

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I'm not sure what questions they'll ask, but I'll just wing it.
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Uncertainty

Using 'wing it' often indicates a situation where the outcome is uncertain.

Illustration for Uncertainty
The job interview was today? Guess I'll have to wing it and hope for the best.
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Spontaneity

Wing it implies a spontaneous, on-the-spot action without prior preparation.

Illustration for Spontaneity
We had no guidebook, so we decided to wing it and explore the city.
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Informal

The phrase 'wing it' is informal and best used in casual conversation.

Illustration for Informal
I'm not sure what questions they'll ask, but I'll just wing it.
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Uncertainty

Using 'wing it' often indicates a situation where the outcome is uncertain.

Illustration for Uncertainty
The job interview was today? Guess I'll have to wing it and hope for the best.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Spontaneity

Wing it implies a spontaneous, on-the-spot action without prior preparation.

Illustration for Spontaneity
We had no guidebook, so we decided to wing it and explore the city.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal

The phrase 'wing it' is informal and best used in casual conversation.

Illustration for Informal
I'm not sure what questions they'll ask, but I'll just wing it.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Uncertainty

Using 'wing it' often indicates a situation where the outcome is uncertain.

Illustration for Uncertainty
The job interview was today? Guess I'll have to wing it and hope for the best.
Visual representation of the word "Wing it"

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