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ad lib(adjective, idiom, adverb, impulsive)
7
off the cuff(adjective, idiom, unprepared, impromptu)
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ad libitum(adjective, idiom, adverb, informal)
3
by ear(adjective, idiom, free, casual)
2
ad hoc(adjective, idiom, free, informal)
1
according to pleasure(idiom, adverb, impulsive, extemporize)
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as one thinks best(idiom, adverb, impulsive, extemporize)
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as one wishes(idiom, adverb, impulsive, extemporize)
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at will(adverb, informal, impulsive, extemporize)
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break loose(adjective, simple, natural, casual)
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caught off balance
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dashed off(fake, unprepared, unplanned, unrehearsed)
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free spirited(adjective, simple, natural, casual)
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from the hip(adjective, idiom, simple, natural)
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gone off deep end(idiom, thoughtless, impetuous, unwary)
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jumping the gun(idiom, thoughtless, impetuous, unwary)
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off top of head(adjective, idiom, simple, natural)
1
on impulse(adjective, free, casual, impulsive)
1
played by ear(idiom, fake, unprepared, unplanned)
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shot from the hip(idiom, fake, unprepared, unplanned)
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