How is the phrase действовать по обстоятельствам translated from Russian to English

Решать на ходу, без готового плана.

To decide as things happen, without a plan.

phrase
English translation
play it by ear

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  • Завтра будем действовать по обстоятельствам. Let's play it by ear tomorrow.

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How is “действовать по обстоятельствам” translated from Russian?
“действовать по обстоятельствам” translates into English as “play it by ear”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “действовать по обстоятельствам” mean?
Meaning of “действовать по обстоятельствам”: Решать на ходу, без готового плана. In English — “play it by ear”.
What part of speech is “действовать по обстоятельствам”?
“действовать по обстоятельствам” is a phrase.
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