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on the fly

  1. In a hurry, on the run, as in I picked up some groceries on the fly. The transfer of this expression, which literally means “in midair or in flight,” dates from the mid-1800s.



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Students are still hustling, but frequently without a paycheck, a schedule, or the foundational experience that comes from wrangling customers, clocking in, and learning on the fly.

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There are also some smaller rooms in the back that he plans to use as artist green rooms and a screenprinting studio, so the venue can print merchandise for artists on the fly.

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“Freshmen coming into a program like ours … it’s not, you know, learn on the fly, and, we’ll give you a year or two to figure out how to win,” Gottlieb said.

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Carter, meanwhile, was organising team meals on the fly.

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“It’s not like he’s trying to learn stuff on the fly, then get ready to go play at 7 o’clock,” said Montero, who shared film of each session with the rest of the coaching staff.

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