| 单词 | to do something as one goes |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto do something as one goes f. to do something as one goes: to take action or make decisions as one progresses, or as events proceed; to act in the moment, rather than with prior planning. Also to do something as one goes along. Cf. to make (something) up as one goes along at make v.1 Phrasal verbs 1. ΚΠ 1863 Law Mag. & Law Rev. 15 467 It is better to let the judges make the law as they go along, than to have the lawgiver make it beforehand. 1881 Cent. Mag. Nov. 136/2 I will state the evidence, and if there is any loop-hole, I will trouble Mr. Smith to suggest it as I go along. 1901 E. Nesbit Wouldbegoods 138 ‘Why not have it an Arctic expedition?’ said Dicky... Alice said, ‘We can decide as we go. Let's start anyway.’ 1999 A. Castle Walking River Rhine Trail 21 If it appears there may be problems later in securing accommodation, book it up as you go along. 2011 K. M. Weiland Outlining your Novel v. 135 I use lines and connect my scenes/characters as I go. < as lemmas |
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