wing it

idiom
UK: /ˈwɪŋ ɪt/
US: /ˈwɪŋ ɪt/

  1. To perform or speak without preparation.

    1. I didn't know the song, so I had to wing it.
    2. The presenter had to wing it when the slides didn't load properly.

  2. To improvise or do something without a plan.

    1. We didn't have a map, so we decided to wing it.
    2. He forgot his notes, so he'll have to wing it during the presentation.

Synonyms

improvise ad-lib play it by ear extemporize
wing it intransitive-verb

  1. To improvise a speech or performance.

    1. She had to wing it when the microphone broke.
    2. Since he didn't prepare, he'll have to wing it at the meeting.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "wing it" in English means: To perform or speak without preparation., To improvise or do something without a plan..

The phonetic transcription of "wing it" is /ˈwɪŋ ɪt/ in British English and /ˈwɪŋ ɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "wing it": improvise, ad-lib, play it by ear, extemporize.

Example usage of "wing it": "I didn't know the song, so I had to wing it.". More examples on the page.