Phrase guide

wing it

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To improvise; to make things up or figure things out as one goes; to perform with little or no preparation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Examples

  • I don't know their system, but I think I can wing it.
  • I didn't study for today's test, so I'll have to wing it.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Azerbaijani: yola vermək — improvise
  • Azerbaijani: başdan eləmək — improvise
  • Japanese: 臨機応変 (rinki ōhen) — improvise
  • Polish: improwizować — improvise
  • Spanish: chansear — improvise
  • Spanish: entre las manos — improvise
  • Thai: ด้นสด — improvise