I did not prepare, so I am flying by the seat of my pants.
fly by the seat of one's pants
idiomTo pilot an aircraft without the aid of instruments and without a flight plan, using only instinct, visual observation, and practical judgment.
Without a clear plan for the meeting, the manager had to fly by the seat of his pants to answer the client's questions.
Lacking both a map and a reliable guide, the explorers were forced to fly by the seat of their pants as they navigated the dense, uncharted forest.
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.