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Idiom: On The Fly

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While in the air, without having touched the ground.

Example: "Jones caught the ball on the fly."

Spontaneously or extemporaneously; done as one goes, or during another activity.

Example: "The software program has a table of values for some results, but calculates others on the fly."

Example Sentences

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He was able to fix the issue on the fly during the live performance.
2
I usually come up with my best ideas on the fly.
3
The chef prepared the dish on the fly, without following a recipe.
4
She adjusted her presentation on the fly to accommodate for the new information.
5
The CEO made important decisions on the fly without consulting anyone.

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