Pronunciation

/wɪŋ ɪt/ 🔊

Part of Speech

Phrase

Definition

To wing it means to do something without preparation or planning, improvising as one goes along.

Examples

1. “I forgot my speech notes, so I had to wing it during the presentation.”

2. “We didn’t rehearse the scene, so we’ll just have to wing it during the performance.”

Additional Information

Winging it can sometimes lead to spontaneity and creativity, but it can also result in mistakes or incomplete outcomes.