lay sth by イディオム
play sth by ear
Idiom(s): play something by ear (2) AND play by ear
Theme: MUSIC
2. to play a musical instrument well, without formal training.
• John can play the piano by ear.
• If I could play by ear, I wouldn't have to take lessons—or practice!
lay sth by
Idiom(s): put something by AND lay something by
Theme: SAVING
to reserve a portion of something; to preserve and store something, such as food. (Folksy.)
• I put some money by for a rainy day.
• I laid some eggs by for our use tomorrow.
lay sth by
Idiom(s): put article by AND lay article by
Theme: SAVING
to assets a allocation of something; to bottle and abundance something, such as food. (Folksy.)
• I put some money by for a backing day.
• I laid some eggs by for our use tomorrow.
play sth by ear
Idiom(s): play article by ear (2) AND comedy by ear
Theme: MUSIC
2. to comedy a agreeable apparatus well, after academic training.
• John can comedy the piano by ear.
• If I could comedy by ear, I wouldn't accept to booty lessons—or practice!
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