How to Pronounce "by the seat of your pants"
expression
BY thuh SEET uhv yor PANTS
BY thuh SEET ov yaw PAHNTS
Definition
To do something without preparation, planning, or a set method—relying on instinct and reacting as things happen.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbaɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsit/ /ˈəv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈpænts
British English
bˈaɪ/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈiːt/ /ˈɒv/ /jˈɔː/ /pˈɑːnts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BY thuh SEET uhv yor PANTS
UK
BY thuh SEET ov yaw PAHNTS
Listen in Context
He fixed the computer by the seat of his pants.
I managed the project by the seat of my pants.
She gave her speech by the seat of her pants.
Honestly, I got through the interview by the seat of my pants.