play by ear vs toss off

play by ear

verb
  • To do by guessing, intuition, or trial and error; to react to events as they occur; improvise 

  • To play guided by one's musical ear, rather than from a written score. 

toss off

verb
  • To deliver in an offhand manner. 

  • To drink up rapidly. 

  • To masturbate. 

  • To assemble hastily. 

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