Hi
Cambridge dictionary introduces play it by ear as the 'word' of the day. Does it sound a bit odd to your ears? I think it can be called an idiom or expression but not a word. What is your take?
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/gist
Thanks,
Tom
I agree with you.
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A feature like "Word of the Day" is meant for entertainment so I don't think they expect to be held accountable when they don't take every word in the title literally.
CJ