How to Pronounce "make it up as one goes along"
expression
MAYK it up AZ wun GOHZ uh-LAWNG
MAYK it UP az won GOHZ uh-LONG
Definition
To do something without a clear plan, inventing or deciding what to do step by step.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈəp/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈwən/ /ˈɡoʊz/ /əˈɫɔŋ
British English
mˈeɪk/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈʌp/ /ˈæs/ /wˈɒn/ /ɡˈəʊz/ /ɐlˈɒŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK it up AZ wun GOHZ uh-LAWNG
UK
MAYK it UP az won GOHZ uh-LONG
Listen in Context
I didn't have a speech ready, so I had to make it up as I went along.
Sometimes, you just have to make it up as you go along.
She didn't know the recipe, so she just made it up as she went along.
Honestly, I'm just making it up as I go along at this new job.