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seat–of–the–pants
adjective
: done or made by using your own judgment and feelings without planning, preparation, or help from others
Full Definition of SEAT-OF-THE-PANTS
: employing or based on personal experience, judgment, and effort rather than technological aids or formal theory <seat–of–the–pants navigation> <a seat–of–the–pants decision>
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First Known Use of SEAT-OF-THE-PANTS
1942
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