What does “wing it” mean?

Meaning, example sentence and a quick practice question.

To do something without preparation, improvising as you go

“I hadn't prepared anything, so I just winged it.”

From the C1 lesson Playing It by Ear (time and timing).

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What does “wing it” mean?

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