by the seat of one's pants
phrase
: using experience and intuition rather than mechanical aids or formal theory
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“By the seat of one's pants.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20the%20seat%20of%20one%27s%20pants. Accessed 11 Dec. 2025.
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