Ever been in a situation where you didn't have a set plan and just had to figure things out as you went along? That's when you might decide to "play it by ear." ...
To "play it by ear" means to approach a situation without a fixed plan, adjusting your actions based on what unfolds. It suggests you're willing to improvise rather than stick to a set agenda.
And Talisa says there actually might be a social component at play, explaining, "Spiritually ear ringing is perceived as someone talking or thinking about you. Often the right ear is deemed as ...