Wing it Meaning in English
expression
ˈwɪŋ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
WING it
wˈɪŋ/ /ˈɪt
WING it
Definition
To do something without planning or preparation, relying on your ability to improvise.
Usage & Nuances
Informal expression, most often used in work, presentations, performances, or daily situations when someone has not prepared. 'Just wing it' is a common phrase. Don't use in formal writing. Not related to literal wings.
Spanish: improvisar - hacerlo sobre la marchaPortuguese (BR): improvisar - fazer de improvisoPortuguese (PT): improvisar - fazer de improvisoChinese (Simplified): 即兴发挥 - 临场发挥Chinese (Traditional): 即興發揮 - 臨場發揮Hindi: आसानी से करना (बिना तैयारी के) - तुरंत कुछ करनाArabic: يؤدي بدون تحضير - يرتجلBengali: মাঠে মারা - না ভেবে করাRussian: импровизировать - действовать наугадJapanese: 即興でやる - ぶっつけ本番でやるVietnamese: làm đại - ứng biếnKorean: 즉흥적으로 하다 - 대충 하다Turkish: doğaçlama yapmak - kafasına göre yapmakUrdu: بغیر تیاری کے کرنا - فی البدیہ کرناIndonesian: mengimprovisasi - nekat saja
Example Sentences
I forgot my notes, so I have to wing it during the presentation.
basic
Sometimes it's best to just wing it and see what happens.
basic
He didn't study for the test, so he had to wing it.
basic
I don't have a recipe, so I'll just wing it in the kitchen tonight.
natural
I'm nervous, but I'm just going to wing it and hope for the best.
natural
We didn't plan our trip much. We'll just wing it and see where we end up.
natural