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Podcast: Wadjasay? American English Pronunciation Practice
Episode: I'll play it by ear.
Description: Send me a text message. Suggestions? Subjects for future podcasts? Let me know--thanks!To play something by ear has two meanings. One is the musical meaning: when you play a song by ear, it means you play the song without any sheet music, so you’re not looking at the notes. You know the song, it’s in your head, so you can play it without needing to look at written music.The second meaning of “play it by ear” means to do something without much practice or preparation. If you give a speech to two hund...