B2💬 Everyday Life
Navigare a vista
To play it by ear
Literal Translation
"To sail by sight"
What it means
To play it by ear / to take it one step at a time
Example in context
"Non ho ancora un piano preciso — sto navigando a vista."
"I don't have a precise plan yet — I'm playing it by ear."
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