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seat-of-the-pants

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seat-of-the-pants (stv--pnts)
adj. Slang
1. Based on or using intuition and experience rather than a plan or method; improvised: "Each has already moved beyond seat-of-the-pants management to more professional operating procedures" (Business Week).
2. Performed without using instruments: a seat-of-the-pants landing of the aircraft.


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