to cross that bridge when sb come / get to it
phraseto not worry about something beforehand and deal with it whenever it happens
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to take sth as it comes
phraseto deal with things as they occur instead of planning for them in advance
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to let it roll
phraseto allow things to unfold naturally without excessive interference or control, embracing a relaxed and accepting attitude towards the outcome
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happy medium
phrasea condition or method that falls in between two opposing and extreme choices
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balancing act
nouna situation where multiple factors, responsibilities, etc. must be handled or managed
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by the seat of one's pants
phrasein a way that solely relies on one's intuition or personal judgment rather than the necessary knowledge, tools, etc.
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to follow one's nose
phraseto follow one's intuition instead of rules or what others say
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halfway house
nounsomething with a mixture of the different qualities of two separate things
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to meet sb halfway
phraseto come to an agreement with someone by granting some of their requests while they grant some of one's requests
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off the cuff
phrasewithout any preparations or prior plans
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off the top of one's head
phrasefrom one's memory, without spending time to carefully consider or think
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to pluck sth out of / from the / thin air
phraseto quickly say something without thinking about it first, usually as a reply to something
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to cut sb a break
phraseto be less harsh on someone and make things a little easier for them
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give sb a break
sentenceto stop being harsh or strict with someone
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to go easy on sb
phraseto treat a person in a more gentle and caring way and be less harsh or strict with them
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to cut / give sb some slack
phraseto not be so harsh, strict, or critical when dealing with someone
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to take the easy way out
phraseto deal with a situation or problem in a way that is the easiest instead of proper or honorable
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free ride
nouna soft treatment that does not require someone to face the consequences of their actions
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to think on one's feet
phraseto think and react quickly to something without prior thought
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to play sth by ear
phraseto make decisions or take actions without prior planning or preparation, based on how the situation develops
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