Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
seat-of-the-pants
idiom
/siːt əv ðə pænts/
Definition
A method or approach based on instincts or intuition rather than on detailed analysis or formal processes.
Examples
- This project was a bit of a seat-of-the-pants operation; we figured things out as we went along.
- He made a seat-of-the-pants decision to invest in that startup without doing much research.
- The team’s seat-of-the-pants approach led to some unexpected, yet creative outcomes.
Meaning
The phrase ‘seat-of-the-pants’ describes actions taken without prior planning or substantial thought, relying mostly on one’s gut feelings or experience.
Synonyms
- Instinctual
- Impromptu
- Ad-lib
- Spontaneous
- Shotgun approach
