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

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

fly by the seat of your pants

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

to do something difficult without a plan or any experience, relying on your own judgment and instinct

Example:
We didn't have a detailed plan, so we had to fly by the seat of our pants during the project.
She's always been the type to fly by the seat of her pants, which sometimes leads to exciting adventures.