How to Pronounce "on the fly"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɫaɪ
ON-thuh-FLY
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /flˈaɪ
ON-thuh-FLY
Definition
To do something quickly without planning ahead, often while you are already doing another task.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɫaɪ
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /flˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ON-thuh-FLY
UK
ON-thuh-FLY
Listen in Context
He fixed the problem on the fly during the meeting.
I can change the design on the fly if you want something different.
She answered the question on the fly without any notes.
Let’s just make decisions on the fly as things come up.