Meaning of the word "by the seat of your pants" in English

What does "by the seat of your pants" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

by the seat of your pants

US /baɪ ðə siːt əv jʊər pænts/
UK /baɪ ðə siːt əv jɔː pænts/
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Idiom

to do something difficult without much experience or help, but by using your own judgment and initiative

Example:
We had no clear plan, so we just flew by the seat of our pants.
She learned to run the business by the seat of her pants.