seat-of-the-pants
📖 Definitions
adjective
1. Using experience, instinct, or guesswork as opposed to methodical planning.
2. Done without instruments.
💬 Usage Examples
“In a sprint race, he likely wouldn’t do all that well against seat-of-the-pants racers. But make it a test of endurance, which 500 miles most definitely is, and a calm/steady approach could prove to be the right way.” Norris McDonald; Methodical Racer Kellett Takes Aim at Indy 500; Toronto Star (Canada); Aug 22, 2020.