Play it by ear also means to decide what to do at the last minute instead of making detailed plans.

VOA: special.2009.09.13

And,it means that transgenic marmosets can be produced from breeding instead of by the lengthy process of injecting fertilized eggs.

VOA: special.2009.06.23

One of these is deep-six. It means to hide something or put it where it will not be found.

VOA: special.2009.05.24

It is sabotage. It means to damage or destroy as an act of subversion against an organization or nation.

VOA: special.2010.04.18

It wants to look at what it means to be Chinese-American today and what it will mean looking forward.

VOA: special.2010.03.03

The Afghanistan policy calls for establishing security in cities and towns, protecting civilians even if it means more danger for coalition troops.

VOA: special.2010.06.26

Just simple things so that way they get to understand what it means to be an American student."

VOA: special.2010.05.27

They call it Netra, which means eye in Sanskrit but stands for Near Eye Tool for Refractive Assessment.

VOA: special.2011.05.16

"In a case where we do not have a lot of rainfall, it means we are going to lose all the crops.

VOA: special.2010.05.11

It is that time of year again. Warm weather means outdoor music festivals and one of the biggest is happening right now.

VOA: special.2009.05.01

European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said this means the government believes it does not need the support.

VOA: special.2010.02.12

It means a person who starts and operates a new business and has responsibility for any risks involved.

VOA: special.2010.04.18

It means to travel or to leave a place, as suggested in this song, "Hit the Road."

VOA: special.2009.09.20

And what does that mean? It means I am trained in geology, but with interests in the other planets and Mars in particular."

VOA: special.2010.07.28