seat-of-the-pants (sēt

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adj. Slang► 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).
► Performed without using instruments:
a seat-of-the-pants landing of the aircraft. [TahlilGaran] American Dictionary ▲