I'll have to _________ because I don't know how Sheila's parents are going to react to this offer.
Question and options
I'll have to _________ because I don't know how Sheila's parents are going to react to this offer.
- count on my fingers
- face the music
- break the ice
- play it by ear
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - play it by ear
'Play it by ear' = improvise/decide as things unfold, fitting uncertainty about the parents' reaction.
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